Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 6, 2016 I spent most of my adult career in a place where you learned to read people - after chatting with Bill for the last 8 years I finally got to meet him face to face 2 years ago when in his area and you so seldom meet someone that is "genuine" nice and honest as they appear from internet chatting. Bill was everything I had imagined as far as honest, nice, good hearted. I feel honored to have actually gotten to meet him as his story as a wounded veteran that had such a terrible injury and to continue on to a full career after that instead of taking the "disability". then to continue to give back to the veteran organizations in products, donations and participation after that spoke to who Bill really was. I am truly honored to have meet him and appreciate the time he made for me in his life. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted June 6, 2016 Prayers to the Family. Rest in Peace my Marine Brother! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arty-rc 719 Posted June 6, 2016 I met Bill in 2013 when I took my new van on it's first road trip. It was a short 3 hour drive from my house to his. My wife and I spent a full day with him, shooting the breeze and talking graphics and sublimation. I did not have any clue as to the fact that he had already contacted his local supplier(ACP) to get a Sublimation setup ready for me. After showing my wife, and giving her some subbed items, we were hooked. When we got to the store everything was ready for us and a few hundred dollars lighter we headed home. You could say he was too helpful, LOL. Since that day we corresponded many times both for graphic help and just plain BS'ing. Over the years I went to see him a few times and we taught each other tips and tricks. As we all know, Bill was very active on this forum and would spend many hours helping everyone. I will be going to his Memorial Service to say my Farewell to a good friend. He will be missed by all. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted June 6, 2016 Bill was a great guy. I never met him in person but I've talked to him on here for 3 years. Rest in peace Mr 300s. Prayers going up for the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted June 7, 2016 Oh no.. I have lost a great friend....I'm just sorry that I never got to meet Bill in person....We had many, many great laughs and conversations outside the forum... He will be missed here... R.I.P. Bill. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted June 7, 2016 Sad news, i did not know him personally, but chatted a couple times with him. Rest in Peace Bill. Prayers for his friends and family in this time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quitetitan4 90 Posted June 7, 2016 Guys, Not sure what to say........ I didn't know Bill very well,we only talked a few times. He seemed like a great guy, genuine like everyone says.Please if there is anything at all we can do please let us know!! Player for his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Signs and Designs 17 Posted June 7, 2016 Rest in peace Bill. Prayers to his friends and family... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYSIGN 233 Posted June 7, 2016 Thank you for the update. Prayers and condolences to his family. He was a great guy and will be missed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quitetitan4 90 Posted June 7, 2016 To the Moderators..... Can we turn mr 300's profile page into some kind of memorial page? Feels like we should do something, just don't know what. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer88 24 Posted June 7, 2016 Prayers and condolences to the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 8, 2016 Prayers, and condolences to his family. I enjoyed our talks on here and his posts. Great guy all around. We lost one of the great members. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted June 8, 2016 To the Moderators..... Can we turn mr 300's profile page into some kind of memorial page? Feels like we should do something, just don't know what. I'm a newbie mod so I'll let John or Scott handle that but it sounds like a pretty great idea. He was a true American hero, those guys don't come around all that often in life. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted June 8, 2016 Complete disbelief. I find it hard to grasp that he's gone. I was planning on taking a drive down to see him once my car was finished. I really wanted to check out his mustang and see his son's truck. Prayers go out to his family. R.I.P. Mr300. You will be missed. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arty-rc 719 Posted June 8, 2016 Bill's Memorial Service will be Monday, June 13th, at the Sarasota, Florida, National Cemetery at 10:30am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 10, 2016 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/poughkeepsiejournal/obituary.aspx?n=William-E-Grey-Bill&pid=180274174 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 13, 2016 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/poughkeepsiejournal/obituary.aspx?n=William-E-Grey-Bill&pid=180274174 Scott thanks for posting that I'm sure many have read that and left a note. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arty-rc 719 Posted June 13, 2016 All. Just got back home from Bill's Memorial Service. He had a full Military Honor Service with around seventy friends and family in attendance. A Celebration of Life lunch was held afterward at the recreation center by his home. His family thanked me for attending his service and wanted me to thank all the forum members for their prayers. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed by all of us. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted June 14, 2016 RIP Brother. I'll see you in Valhalla 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 14, 2016 RIP Brother. I'll see you in Valhalla Not many know of Valhalla mostly people with Norsk background I take it you are either of Norwegian, Swedish or Danish Background? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signyouup 178 Posted June 14, 2016 Not many know of Valhalla mostly people with Norsk background I take it you are either of Norwegian, Swedish or Danish Background? Or if that was the name of your high school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted June 15, 2016 That's a Marine saying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites