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for William Schmitt
Patrick Carroll
August 17, 2009
I got to know Bill Schmitt only recently, in cyberspace, as he provided huge assistance to me on a handheld computer programmers bulletin board over the last few months. He spent hours, free of charge, writing a "DLL" to help me "do some stuff" I was needing to do for my software on the Windows Mobile operating system.
But even in such a distant setting, Bill's wit, kindness and generosity came through. He was huge asset to our developer community, and we'll miss him greatly. Words cannot express my feeling of sympathy for his family.
Roger Thomas Jr
August 11, 2009
I really will miss Bill. I first met him through xjbikes.com but since we lived only about 15 minutes apart he became a good friend. He was the kind of friend that no matter how long you had known him, whether months or years, you felt like you had known him all your life. Nothing I can say can assuage the anguish of his family. He made a lasting positive impact on his friends, his church, his co-workers, the online xjbikes.com community, and most importantly on his family. My deepest sympathy to Sandra, Beth and Steven who must go on without him. I pray that the Lord of heaven will give you peace and comfort in your time of suffering.
Robert
August 10, 2009
I am grateful to have had what little time we had with Bill. He was a great inspiration to and supporter of our shared passion at XJBikes. May God bless the Schmitt family for giving so generously of their beloved to the rest of us. Peaceful journeys Bill.
Brian
August 8, 2009
My deepest condolences at your loss. Words seems so empty in these times of great sorrow. Even though I can't be there to offer my shoulder to cry on or hug to comfort you, I pray that our Lord holds you tight each night and comforts you with His peace and love...
Brian "Mad_Bohemian" xjbikes forum.
Herb Tucker
August 8, 2009
I worked with Bill for several years in IBM's RSS organization. He was a good man, and he will be missed by his fellow IBMers. My deepest sympathy to his family. You are in my prayers.
Greg Schmelzer
August 8, 2009
Sandra, Beth Steven, I know there is nothing I can say to relieve the grief you are feeling. I only knew Bill through the XJbikes forum and he reminded me of my father. I took an instant liking to him. I believe my uncle said it best when speaking of my own father after his passing:
"Weep not in grief that he is gone, but rejoice that he was."
All our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol, Sam and Samantha Cox
August 8, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Michael Robar
August 8, 2009
Bill was a generous man to his fellow riders, offering time and information and love of riding to assist others freely. Having communicated with him by email, it had been my hope to visit and meet him in person. Alas, it seems I will have to wait awhile. I can only conclude that his kindness will be sorely missed everywhere he used to be. I am deeply gladdened to know I will be seeing him eventually.
Conard Haywood
August 7, 2009
Our prayers are with the your family during this time of sorrow. Have good Memories of Bill at the Charlotte IBM site....
Ben Lang
August 7, 2009
I worked with Bill for the last few years. He was a friend, mentor, and a good man. He will be sorely missed.
Jeff & Linda Ronan
August 7, 2009
Sandra, Beth and Steven - We are so terribly sorry and shocked to hear about Bill. What a great person and neighbor he was. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Kent Jackson
August 7, 2009
Bill,
I am so sorry I did not get to meet you. I looked forward to your posts on XJ Bikes and now regret not having at least a cup of coffee with you. You were a good friend I will never get to meet...
Kent
Mark Matula
August 7, 2009
I never met Bill, but his presence will be missed on XJBikes.com. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Gregg Vickrey
August 7, 2009
Bill was someone I had nevever met but feel he was a good fiend. I am a member of the XJBikes website. HIs commentsassistance and general help anybody any time attitude will be missed. I truely feel I have lost a brother. I can assure his family Bill will not be forgotten. My you the family find peace & comfort in the Lord. May He bless you a graciously.
With deepest sympathy,
Gregg Vickrey & Family.
Joe
August 7, 2009
While I never met Bill personally, I interacted with him via our XJ Bike community. Bill helped so many enjoy the passion he shared with motorcycles. Bill will be greatly missed.
Linda Wiggins
August 7, 2009
I worked with Bill for a few years when he worked in Retail Store Solutions at IBM. He was always smiling and he always said hello. He will be truly missed. My prayers are with the Schmitt family.
August 7, 2009
My husband and I will miss Bill and please accept our condolences to the family for this tragic event.
Paul and Chris Ponak, AD4IE and AI4YR, from Charlotte, NC
Mark and Alicia Lew
August 7, 2009
Bill was a important part of our XJ bike community, his generosity and willingness to help others will be missed. We conversed many times over the internet helping each other solve problems. Though we only met two times he had made a great impression on me, I am deeply sorrowed by his passing and will miss him. The world needs more people like Bill.
Jo Ann Wilson
August 7, 2009
Our hearts go out to Sandra, Beth, Steven, David, Marcene, Zachery, George, Loretta, Rick, Marie, Hannah and Micah. May God carry your burden of sorrow and replace your saddness with good memories. Love, Jo Ann, Phil and Sarah Wilson (Jo Ann is Marie's sister)
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