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William "Bill" Stronks

Hurst, TX, USA
1944 - June 17, 2020
1944 - Jun 17, 2020
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I am so proud to have been a mechanic supervised by Bill but prouder still to have called him my friend
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Rest in Peace Bill. I enjoyed our conversations at work. You had some great stories and perspectives. My prayers go out to your loved ones.
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Virginia and Stronks kids and family. So sorry to just learn of the loss. Bill was a true friend when I needed one. He will forever be remembered.

Please stay safe in all your travels.

Barry Blum
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I’ll miss you more than u can imagine. I am looking forward to us being together again some day. The last 10 years you have inspired me to be who I am and that I have done a great job with my life . Love you uncle.....
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Virginia,
I am so sorry for loss of a huge factor in our lives. I just don't know how to say how sorry I am for not seeing you both more.

To Mr. "Wildman" Bill Stronks. A man that always took the time to talk about how I was doing. He helped me survive being a new supervisor at AA, when I was so outclassed by others that knew so much more than myself. He would tell me, "this is your opportunity Tom, they wouldn't have picked you if they didn't think you could handle it." The aircraft recoveries, labor strikes, helping me get thru the failure of my first marriage, he was always just a phone call away. A phone call I haven't made as often as I should have the last few years, and I own that.....
To the guy who made jokes about shaving his legs when he volunteered to work as a flight attendant during the strike. After that I didn't feel so intimidated, I truly felt I could do whatever I put my mind to. Yes, he help me many times, and I will always owe him for getting me to that point and I'm truly not sure I would have made it without him.
Thank you "Wildman", for helping a kid in a man's world, learn the ropes, learn to show compassion, and become a better person. I could not have done it without you brother,... and one final recommendation.....that few times you told me, " that Nancy Starr girl....she's a keeper.....don't let that one get away!"
You never steered me wrong Bill, and I'm happier today because of your good advice. Be safe out there brother, I will always smile when I think of you.
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Hi Virginia, I have been thinking of you every day and praying for your peace. Dave and I will mourn the loss of Bill. They were friends since the age of 13 years old. Let’s please stay in touch with each other for ever. We have had great laughs with you. Mostly because you have a great laugh!!! Come to Palm Springs any time. Your are always welcome 🙏 Mary
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Mick Bonacci
June 28, 2020, 11:06 a.m. PDT
2001, DFW Airport (DFW), Aviation Drive, DFW Airport, TX, USA
Bill was one of the best men I've had the pleasure of knowing. I worked with him every day at the terminal. He was the supv. of the high "C" gates w/ the most senior mechanics. Every morning it was toast and coffee and a round of "lawnmower man". We went through a lot together. When my wife passed, he was a strong shoulder to lean on. He gave me guidance and consoled me when I needed it. He made me laugh regularly and even wrote a questionnaire to make sure that a young lady was ok to date. He was there on the day I remarried and I cant tell you how many times he said "I'm so happy for you". He was a great man, and I cant say how many times since I heard the news, that I get choked up. God Bless the Stronks family, for you had a great husband, father and most of all, a true friend to many, especially me.
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2002, Oak Grove Park, Oak Grove Park Road, Grapevine, TX, USA
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Virginia and boys, I am so sorry for the loss of Bill. He always treated Greg and I with such love. We are so thankful for our visits with him. His bigger than life laugh and personality will be missed. All our love. Greg & Sharon Rickman
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Bill, rest in peace my friend. Virginia, Brian, Garrett, and Brandon, my condolences on your loss. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all that knew him.
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A wonderful man and friend!💔. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Fran Goodsell
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Dear Virginia, Brian, Garrett, and Brandon,

Besides Bill being a husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, cousin, friend he was a big brother. He taught me how to drive, helped me hang curtains, provided parental suggestions, a place for me
to visit and be queen for a day, teased me mercifully, and he walked me down the aisle on my wedding day. I will miss our Sunday conversations and so much more about him. You were so blessed to have him as your dad. I hope you will take all the good things about your dad and carry them forward in your daily lives. I love you all! Aunt Julie
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Virginia, Terry and I are so very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your precious memories of Bill comfort you.
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Bill & I became friends after starting within 3 weeks of each other at American Airlines in 1966. Even though we worked different shifts we became good buddies. Bill was my Best Man at Joan's and my wedding in 1981. Later he moved to Dallas but we stayed in touch. I will miss his emails, jokes and comments.
My condolences to Virginia and the Stronks family. He will be missed.
May he Rest in Peace.

Dan Sargent (Sarge)
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I am so sorry to here of Bill's passing. He was a great guy, and accomplished mechanic. When I started at AA, with almost zero experience in the field, Bill generously took me under his wing for a much needed mentoring. Having just recently just lost my spouse, and learning how to deal with grieving, I know what a loss this is. God bless you all, and rest in peace Bill.
Mike Cuzick
A/C maintaince 43 years LAX
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when my son had an accident Bill did everything he could to get me and my wife Samantha to Springfield mo as well as getting me emergency vacation he was the best man I have known he will be sorely missed another bright light in the world has gone out he was my supervisor but more than that he was my friend Virginia I am so sorry for your and the worlds loss George Taulli
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Bill was my supervisor while I was in D.F.W.one day a brand new capt.came onto an aircraftI was working on and promptly told me to remove some o2 bottles in the bottom of the closet I said no he pointed to his sleeve strips and said I am the capt. you will remove them I replied I don't give a f*** if you are an admiral I wont move them at which time he want to speak to my supervisor Bill came onto the jetbridge and the capt.told him what was going on Bill asked me if I said that and I said yes he turned to the capt and said I don't give a f*** if you are an admiral he isn't moving them you see he stood behind his men
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Bill and Brandon
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Bill, Julie, and Bob at Bob's bootcamp graduation
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