I will indulge my own emotions for one emotional outburst: this f***ing sucks. This just sucks so bad.
The words and emotions of the people here say all you need to know about what kind of man Bill was. He spread warmth and humor and love, he made people laugh, he helped people love, he lifted people up, and made the world a little better than it was before. I hope that his spirit is somewhere, free of care and pain, and being part of the joy that he created. May he rest in peace and may the memories and bonds and connections he inspired be a beautiful legacy.
@Cooper, you created kindness, looking after him as he looked after others. Thank you.
In the next few days, perhaps each of us can find someone who needs a friend, who needs a kind word, who needs a shoulder, and do it, while saying silently "I do this kindness in Bill's name". A thousand acts of kindness radiating out in honor of him. And somewhere up there he'll look down and know that he inspired good.