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Ted Craven · 04-21-2020, 05:33 PM

Friends, I am sorry to tell you all that Bill Varone is quite ill - with pancreatic cancer in addition to his previous kidney-related issues. I have been in regular contact with his sister Lois, and sent Bill emails, texts and voice messages over the past few weeks. She wanted me to know and to tell everyone here that Bill does receive his communications from time to time, including at PaceandCap, and deeply appreciates all good wishes and expressions of support. He may not be able to respond directly, but he definitely feels - and needs - all the love.

Bill and I go back to 2004 when he was first dabbling in creating a community for Sartin Methodology students and fans of Doc Sartin. Over the years we have learned a great deal from each other, fought sometimes like brothers over how to take care of P&C, but eventually saw more than eye-to-eye on everything. We've seen each other yearly at the Saratoga gatherings the past 11 years, and we went to the Breeders' Cup together at Del Mar in 2017. Bill put me up at his home and introduced me to his family - all of them the nicest and most caring individuals you could hope to meet.

Doc Sartin told me in 2008 something like: "Bill is a beautiful soul who sometimes wears his heart on his sleeve and just wants to help everyone." I know for sure that he made that old man's heart glad. It is because of Bill's gratitude to Howard Sartin for changing his life, that we are all here enjoying this community, having this conversation. Seeds planted by one person grow into a fertile forest, which in turn propagates itself.

Regardless of how Bill's health turns out - and I dearly pray and send all energy I can in his direction so it can be used however is most right - I want to say right now: Bill, please know how grateful I am to YOU for what you have created and for helping me to make my 'dream-job' come true of working in horse racing and using my skills to help further Doc's dream; for providing the opportunity to meet so many great people, including your family, and for this classic 'introvert/hermit-type' to give a bit of himself over the years to so many people.

I hope we get to talk soon, but until then - please take every breath, even if sometimes painful, knowing and feeling how well loved you are, that you have created something beautiful and special in this world, and that one day (hopefully not too soon though!) you can share that joy of what you created with Doc and Jim The Hat.

I've been to your home in Carlsbad, just up the road from Del Mar, so I know the beautiful view of the vast Pacific Ocean you see daily when you open your eyes. That makes it easier for me to visualize your daily life there, though not the pain you must be experiencing right now. I wish I could make that go away. I wish you peace and comfort right now, my brother. I wish you healing, in all its forms. I wish to buy you a stiff soda at Saratoga (if not this year, then next) and handicap and watch the races together at least one more time!

When you read this, please give a hug to your Dad, and to Lois and Ed.

Much love always,

Ted

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04-21-2020, 05:33 PM	#1
Ted Craven Grade 1 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,854	Appreciation for Bill Varone Friends, I am sorry to tell you all that Bill Varone is quite ill - with pancreatic cancer in addition to his previous kidney-related issues. I have been in regular contact with his sister Lois, and sent Bill emails, texts and voice messages over the past few weeks. She wanted me to know and to tell everyone here that Bill does receive his communications from time to time, including at PaceandCap, and deeply appreciates all good wishes and expressions of support. He may not be able to respond directly, but he definitely feels - and needs - all the love. Bill and I go back to 2004 when he was first dabbling in creating a community for Sartin Methodology students and fans of Doc Sartin. Over the years we have learned a great deal from each other, fought sometimes like brothers over how to take care of P&C, but eventually saw more than eye-to-eye on everything. We've seen each other yearly at the Saratoga gatherings the past 11 years, and we went to the Breeders' Cup together at Del Mar in 2017. Bill put me up at his home and introduced me to his family - all of them the nicest and most caring individuals you could hope to meet. Doc Sartin told me in 2008 something like: "Bill is a beautiful soul who sometimes wears his heart on his sleeve and just wants to help everyone." I know for sure that he made that old man's heart glad. It is because of Bill's gratitude to Howard Sartin for changing his life, that we are all here enjoying this community, having this conversation. Seeds planted by one person grow into a fertile forest, which in turn propagates itself. Regardless of how Bill's health turns out - and I dearly pray and send all energy I can in his direction so it can be used however is most right - I want to say right now: Bill, please know how grateful I am to YOU for what you have created and for helping me to make my 'dream-job' come true of working in horse racing and using my skills to help further Doc's dream; for providing the opportunity to meet so many great people, including your family, and for this classic 'introvert/hermit-type' to give a bit of himself over the years to so many people. I hope we get to talk soon, but until then - please take every breath, even if sometimes painful, knowing and feeling how well loved you are, that you have created something beautiful and special in this world, and that one day (hopefully not too soon though!) you can share that joy of what you created with Doc and Jim The Hat. I've been to your home in Carlsbad, just up the road from Del Mar, so I know the beautiful view of the vast Pacific Ocean you see daily when you open your eyes. That makes it easier for me to visualize your daily life there, though not the pain you must be experiencing right now. I wish I could make that go away. I wish you peace and comfort right now, my brother. I wish you healing, in all its forms. I wish to buy you a stiff soda at Saratoga (if not this year, then next) and handicap and watch the races together at least one more time! When you read this, please give a hug to your Dad, and to Lois and Ed. Much love always, Ted Saratoga 2018 (?) Breeders Cup 2017 Saratoga 2008 __________________ RDSS - Racing Decision Support System™ Last edited by Ted Craven; 09-10-2023 at 07:47 PM.