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05-14-2020, 05:07 PM | #71 |
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Just reading about Bill Varone right now, and I am saddened to hear this news. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to meet Bill two summers ago at The Desmond. He was a wonderful and knowledgeable person. I am grateful that he no longer suffers from his ailments, and that he is breaking bread with his higher power. I will always remember Bill as a spiritual individual.
Farewell my friend, and God bless. |
05-15-2020, 08:25 AM | #72 |
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I am saddened by this news. I spoke with Bill only 2-3 times over these many years but I appreciated his generosity toward others and his love of racing.
We also agreed that Parx --my home base-- was a hidden gem racetrack in finding and winning with many longer odds contenders. RIP, Binder. |
05-16-2020, 07:54 AM | #73 |
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Oh no! He was so good at taking the time to explain the methodology.
Now he is picking winners with the greats. God speed and God bless him. |
05-21-2020, 07:34 PM | #74 |
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Bill, I am sending prayers your way hoping that you recover. soon. I'm so glad that we got to room together at Desmond last summer, that was very special for me. May GOD bless you and get this sickness turned around quickly.....Love you much......RANDY A.
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05-21-2020, 08:34 PM | #75 |
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I am sorry to hear about Bill's passing and am sorry for his family. He was always so kind and helpful to anyone who needed his help. I was so blessed to get to share a room with him at the Desmond when we were at Saratoga in 2019. GOD Bless YOU BILL...I'm sure that GOD has a special place for you .......RANDY ATKINS
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05-26-2020, 03:58 PM | #76 |
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Eulogy
Bill's funeral took place on May 15 in Oceanside California, near where he lived. Our own Bill Lyster managed to attend and convey our condolences and sense of how much Bill V was loved here.
Here is the eulogy read by Bill's brother-in-law Ed (looks like Tom Petty in the Saratoga photos). The Frost poem at the end is 'golden'! Eulogy for Bill Varone
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05-26-2020, 05:35 PM | #77 |
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Thanks very much Bill Lister and Ted for sharing.
A very nice photo indeed, Bill climbed many a mountain and its very nice and fitting he rests upon a mountain overlooking a State he loved. Mitch44 |
05-26-2020, 07:03 PM | #78 |
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Just so touching, thank you both for letting us share in Bill's family final moments.
Darryl |
05-26-2020, 07:20 PM | #79 |
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Eds' eulogy was beautiful and right on the mark. Bill and Ted thanks for letting us share in the final tribute to a wonderful person. I am proud to have been among those he called a friend.
Tim
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05-26-2020, 09:29 PM | #80 |
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Thanks for sharing
A very touching eulogy.
See you on the other side Bill V. RIP - You will be missed. Jon |
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