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Vicki Stoetzer
June 23, 2025
Just thinking about you. We all piles into your Mom´s car and drove to school. Noah played the violin in orchestra and so did I. You were there too. I know it must have complicated your life always being in his shadow. Orchestra, Spanish, sports. But you had such a good heart. You took wing and flew. You were always the best of us.
Jay Chimpoulis
January 6, 2025
Hey Billy.
Today is Frank's 96th birthday. Happy birthday Dad. We miss you. Time is flying by. 25 years for him and 18 for you. World not the same anymore. Things are upside down. You Ray Mamie Lou and Frank wouldn't recognize it. Lots of problems to solve. It's harder to see the light anymore.
We all miss you, Billy. NC could use some help finding his way. If you get a chance maybe you could show him the way. You were so wise. I think you'd get a kick out of the office but we lost one to the ages. She would have loved you like the rest of us. That was tough on all of us. Anyway, sorry for the interval but in the scheme of things only a blink of an eye. Best to Frank on his special day and we miss all of you.
Your friend always ...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
June 18, 2022
Hey Billy!
It was 16 years ago today that you left us. I remember the day and the phone call coming back from the courthouse. It was impossible to believe. I remember not knowing how to act or how to feel. Just being lost, without a soul. There was really no precedent for that. Hard to believe that 16 years has past. How the world has changed since then. All of us are in the Autumn of our lives now- a little unsure what the next step might be.
I haven't been to the cemetery in awhile. Since Covid nobody drives anywhere. To be honest, I don't care much for that place anyway. Very cold and lifeless piece of land. I used to go and see you and your dad there. But I would rather remember you guys in happier times. And there are lots of those times to remember. Best times were a VHS and a pizza at the Village in Coral Gables. The girls dreaded the movies we picked, and the freezing temperature of your house. Pizza was good, but if your brother was there, you had better eat fast if you wanted seconds.
That reminds me... I'm gonna dig up that video we made and show it to everyone at the office. I want everyone to know who the guy is on our letterhead. The young lawyers were only 10 years old when God called you home. As long as I'm here, your memory will live on. After that, you're on your own, brother. Not to worry though. By then, we'll be together eating Moon Pies and drinking RC Cola, laughing up a storm. I look forward to that day when we can all be together again. In the meantime, it's Charlie Mike, keeping our head down and our feet moving.
I miss you, Billy.
Your friend, always...Jay
Vicki Stoetzer
June 17, 2022
I was one year older than you and you were one year older than my brother, Greg. I remember all those corny 16mm movies he made and your family would join in. Knights having sword fights or airplanes made out of shopping carts in World War II movies. Epic goofy times. You were so kind. I don´t think I´ll ever forget your shy smile.
Jay Chimpoulis
February 7, 2022
Hey Billy.
You turned 64 today. Happy birthday, bro. We all miss you, and it is fitting that we will be grilling a couple of porter houses tonight. Remember the 48 oz's we ate at that steakhouse in Miami Lakes? That was some good times.
The world has changed a lot in the last 16 years. Some good, some bad and some I just can't decide out one way or the other. We all could sure use your wisdom to help us figure it out. That being said, Johnny passed all his firefighter/paramedic testing and is moving forward. Thanks for looking out for him and the rest of us as you unconditionally did in life.
There is so much I wanted to share with you just to hear you laugh or to help me put things in perspective. It seems somewhat cliche, but nothing is quite the same since you left us. You were so sick but never showed it, and we didn't think about it. I only wish we could have pushed it back a few more years or even a few more hours just so we could say goodbye. I am in my office staring at the two giant empty client chairs I bought for you to sit in when you visited the office. I can still see you in your seersucker suit after a mediation or earlier in the navy sack cloth shirt that was your trademark after retirement. Today I feel guilty for thinking that your impromptu visits would stop all work for the rest of the day. Not much I wouldn't give to have you filling out one of those client chairs right now. It is almost comical watching the young relatively small lawyers take up only a fraction of the chairs. You were big in stature as well as wisdom.
Just this last week I was telling stories about daily lunch in Coral Gables. The 2801 building is gone now but the memories remain. They built out the office so you and I could me next to each other. You still could smoke cigars in the office back then but it was falling out of vogue. Your cardinal sin was wearing an open collar with khakis. By today's standards, you were ahead or your time.
You would get a kick out of Nick. He has become retro, with vinyl and old VHS tapes. He likes old 1970's movies and his dog Mac. He is finishing college this year. Mac is a larger version of your beloved Bo. Same personality, same energy. I remember how heartbroken you were when Bo passed away by the pool. He had a good life living in Coco Plum and travelling cross country on your lap.
LD is struggling in a big way and has some tough battles to fight. If it's her time, so be it, but if not, she could sure use your help. You, LD and HJL were my first and closest friends down here. HJL is struggling though sadly, we haven't spoken in some time. LD and I drifted apart a little as everyone gets caught up in life. No excuse. I need to be there for both of them so tomorrow I will get back on track. If I can be half the friend to them that you were to me, they will be well-served.
Anyway, I guess that is all for now. Going to get started on those steaks. Rose is there and she loved you just as all of us did. She is pushing 91 and although there will never be a statue for her, she is still a saint. I will be sure to say something at dinner tonight without being awkward. It is the least I can do for my dearest and most beloved friend. Be well and stay safe, bro. We will all be together again one day and have lots of time to catch up. Meantime, it's Charlie Mike down here, doing our best to keep our head low and our feet moving.
Your friend, always... Jay Chimpoulis
September 6, 2021
Hey Bill--we were telling stories about you the other night. I've been thinking of you a lot lately. What makes the memories come flooding in sometimes? I wish we'd had more time together. Miss you.
Vicki Stoetzer
July 2, 2021
You just lived two doors down. We had 7th through senior year classes together at Glades and then Southwest. Orchestra, Spanish, a lot of fun times. Then of course neighborhood football games, making movies, silly stuff. I can still see the whole gang together just hanging out. How I miss your friendship.
Jay Chimpoulis
January 6, 2021
Hey Billy.
Today is Frank's birthday. 92 Years old. Please give him my regards when you see him. I miss you both but at least you don't have to deal with all of the strife going on here. Troubled times for sure. We all could use the collective wisdom of both of you right about now.
The boys are still finding their way. Running out of solutions so if you get a chance... Still excited about the new year. Times square was a bust but we are healthy. First Thanksgiving and Christmas without Rose which was a drag, but she is safe up north. Hoping to get her vaccinated and cleared to travel in a month. She turns 90 in May so no guarantees. Thanks to Vickie for her thoughtful posts and remembering you on this site. People all move on so it is always good to hear stories about you. It is not that people forget but they get caught up in other things. Anyone that I know will never forget you.
Anyway, I hear that H is not doing well. That was sad news. Sounds like he could use your help too. I remember all of us getting ready for the wedding. Shining shoes, eating steak, laughing without a care in the world. Here we are 30 years later with one of my two best friends gone, and the other sick. Both of you are secure as far as eternal salvation. Still, it's not the same without you. I am looking at the your photo montage on the wall right now. Your first full sized Hummer SUV, Knight's Mfg, my first (hole in the water) boat. You were such a handsome devil. I often wonder how you would handle the various challenges that face us. We all miss your wisdom, insight and sense of humor. I still have your number in my phone. What I wouldn't give to have one of our late night gab sessions right about now. It's probably been reassigned. Not true with your desk. It's still here just as you left it.
Anyway, thanks as always for listening and looking after things now as you always did in life. It gives all of us a sense of tranquility.
Rest well my brother and I look forward to that sunny and breezy day that we are all reunited and can be together again.
Your Friend, Always... ... Jay
Vicki Stoetzer
June 22, 2020
We all miss you Billy. This is my son Jason, now grown and his little kitten. Your Mom would always squeeze my in the car on the way to school with you and Noah. It felt like yesterday
Jay Chimpoulis
June 20, 2020
Hey Billy.
It is hard to believe that it has been 14 years since you left us. I am writing this letter a second time because I am still technically challenged and somehow managed to delete the first one before it was finished. Anyway, I remember that day 14 years ago like it was yesterday. It was one of the saddest days of my life and I knew that things would never be the same without you. I was right. Nothing has ever been the same.
I miss you, bro. It is 1:30 in the morning and this is about the time when we would have our best phone conversations together. We solved the world's problems between 11 o'clock and 2 o'clock every night. No matter what problems I had you always found a way to get me through it. I would give just about anything for just one more of those phone calls right now.
I said a few words about you today at the attorneys' meeting so that everyone would know who Bill Lemos was on the letterhead who passed away on this date in 2006. Not many of us left have been around long enough to remember you, but I make sure that everyone knows who you are. You will be on my letterhead as long as I have a letterhead, and your desk will be here as long as I have an office. It still looks the same, but without the skull and Simpsons dolls!
Those of us that did have the privilege of knowing you remember you as a funny, warm, wise, gentle giant with a lust for life, and a fierce sense of loyalty, like no one else on the planet. You were one of a kind and that's what is engraved on your picture in my office.
It is rough going these days, but I know you and Frank are looking out for us as you always have. All I can do is put one foot in front of the other and keep moving. It is the only way I know, but it is a little easier with you helping to shoulder the load. I wish you were here to share some of this with us. God knows we could all use you right about now.
Anyway, It is now 2 o'clock and this is about the time we would sign off. Good night my brother. Rest well, and I look forward to when we will all be together again one day. Give my best to Frank, Ramon, and Mamie Lou. You're in good company.
Your Friend, Always... ...Jay
Vicki Stoetzer
February 10, 2020
Dear Billy,
I still remember all the fun our family had with yours. We lived just a few houses down the street so we got to play all the time. Greg made the movies and you boys were the stars. We were all in orchestra together. Lots of silly school memories. The time went by all too quickly. Miss you still.
Jay Chimpoulis
February 7, 2020
Okay so I was a day early. Happy birthday, bro! We are talking about you this morning.
Jay Chimpoulis
February 6, 2020
Hey Billy.
You would have turned 62 today. Instead you are 48 forever. It is hard to believe that it was 2006 when God called you home. Certainly one of the worst days of everyone's life. We will toast you tonight and remember all the good times. I may even dig up that old video that we took in your kitchen. We were all so young and it is always good for a few laughs.
You got me out of a jam this week and turned things around. I know you look out for us every day just as you did when you were here on earth.
I hope you enjoy your birthday and have a celebration with your mom and dad and Frank. See if you can scrape up a Moon Pie and RC Cola. I will do the same down here. One day we will all be together again and have a good old time. Meanwhile it is Charlie Mike and then some. I love you and miss you bro every day.
Your friend always... Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 8, 2019
Hey Billy.
He nailed it. Thanks. Not a great year but it could have been worse with what he had to work with. Thanks for believing in him. You never know where life is going to take you. JN and I were talking about you this week. Talking about that last fishing trip with a 10 pound bag of ice on your shoulders to cool you down. The next morning, you were gone. You loved that boat and loved to fish. 100 degrees and mosquitoes so thick you would breath them in. I hated that, but today I would give anything for another one of those days with you. You were really one of a kind, brother and that what is inscribed below your picture in my office. Take it easy and give my best to everyone. We all miss you down here. The world is changing and we desperately need your wisdom.
Your Friend, Always... ...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 5, 2019
Hey Billy.
Last one today. Hope you can keep an eye out for him. It would be a big boost to his confidence. He needs that. I will get back to you afterwards. Thanks so much for everything you do and have done.
Your Friend Always. ...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
July 31, 2019
Hey Billy.
I am back again. Hard to believe it has been 13 years since I got that call. Life for everyone who loved you was never the same after that. The hills are tougher to climb without you here. Johnny really needs you big time today. Let Frank know that he could sure use a back up, and Ramon that sharing just a pinch of his academic mind would go a long way. I know you understand... "You go, we go."
I love 'ya brother!
Your friend, always. ...Jay
JAY CHIMPOULIS
July 29, 2019
Hey Billy.
I get so tied up in the day-to-day stressors that I didn't get a chance to update you on the boys I I know you got a kick out of Nick and his new set up especially his dog which is the functional equivalent of your beloved Bo. I remember how heartbroken you were when Bo passed. He was your travel companion on your cross country trips perched on your left thigh with his big head in the breeze. Johnny is struggling in his new career and has a test this morning which he could use some help on mostly with concentration. He learns differently and the world is hard for him to navigate. I am out of ideas and I wish you were here for advise and counsel. Always the wise one. Anyway, that's all for today. I will let you know how he does this week. Rest well my brother and save me a seat. Moon Pie and RC Cola for sure! Your Friend Always... Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
July 28, 2019
As always, you had my back. I was hoping for a nudge at 2:15 and at 4:22 they came back. You have never let me down...ever. I explained that to everyone that mattered. Rest well, brother and my best to Ramon, Frank, and Mamie Lou. It's Charlie Mike down here and we all look forward to getting together with you one day!
Your friend, always... Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
July 19, 2019
Hey Billy.
Just waiting on final again. 2:15 minutes and counting. Ugh. Looks like I'm gonna need your help on this one. Feeling like they may need a nudge. Other than that, it Charlie Mike. Johnny struggling in school. Always something. Be well, brother.
Your Friend Always! ...Jay
vicki stoetzer
July 10, 2019
I will always remember moving down the street from your family. Your family and mine had a lot of good times together. Playing in summer, school together. puppy love
Jay Chimpoulis
July 10, 2019
Hey Billy.
It has been a long time. I think about you always but I have not written recently. I got the prompt today that one of your friends wrote to you and as it turns out I am in another one up here in West Palm. That is no coincidence. Thanks! I have your prayer card in my pocket as always and we were just talking about you and then there was the email. This is a tough one and I could sure use a second chair if you have the time. I know you and Ramon and Frank are taking care of business. There has been so much that I wish we could have shared and talked about over the past decade. For you it's a moment but for me a lifetime. It gets harder every year but each year that goes by puts us closer to the time we can get together and have some laughs. I honor your memory as I strive to be half the man you were in your short time here. I miss you so much and look forward to the day we will again be reunited. Your friend, always. .... Jay
Dianne Kimball
July 9, 2019
In my thoughts with fondest memories.
February 7, 2017
Happy Birthday, Bo! It's been almost 11 years but I still have countless good memories of the 46 great years I spent with you. Thank you for everything. Love, Pook.
Jay Chimpoulis
February 9, 2016
Hey Billy. It's your birthday again. Time goes by fast. Boys are already out of high school and everything is rocking along. I thought of you last night because I still have your video cables in a box and I went in there to get them to hook up a TV. Of course they were the best and most expensive video cables available. I still use your quotation when referring to you. You always said you didn't have a lot but whatever you had was the best. That's kind of the way I feel about you. I never had a lot of friends but you were the best. Happy birthday brother. We all miss you.
February 8, 2016
Happy Birthday! Late again :( Dreamed about you last night :)
vicki stoetzer
April 26, 2015
Miss you, Billy. I still can't believe it. You were too young to be heading out to that wilderness. You left everyone behind.
Jay Chimpoulis
April 25, 2015
Hey Billy.
For some reason my last message didn't make it through. That explains deadlock. I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking that I need a second chair in this case. Seems like maybe there is someone I couldn't convince. Last time there was a weekend deliberation, it did not go well. Thanks for looking out for everything and I will get back with you when its over either way. Miss 'ya Billy.
jay chimpoulis
April 24, 2015
Out at 2:45 so anything you can do...
Pook
February 9, 2015
I was thinking of you on your birthday, just didn't have internet access. W and I were talking about you tonight. Great stuff. Thanks for the memories..
jay chimpoulis
December 18, 2014
Hey Billy.
. I know you are one smiling fella. Thanks again for the solid. You ain't never let me down. Ever! You are the man.
jay chimpoulis
December 18, 2014
Thinking of you brah
Jay Chimpoulis
December 17, 2014
Hey Billy.
HereI am again looking for some help from you. It's 4th and long and I feel like the clock is running out on this one. Couple of questions have me thinking I might need a back up to be able to pull this one out. Anything you can do would be helpful. Just show me the way, bro! I need to bring this one home for all the right reasons. Men's Town! You'll be in my heart tomorrow morning as always. Thanks Billy.
Your Friend Always.
Jay Chimpoulis
November 19, 2014
Hey Billy.
It has been awhile. I can not believe that it has been eight years since God called you home. One of the saddest days of my life. Seems like yesterday. Getting ready for the big move. I still have your desk and your extra large chairs and of course your picture all of which are making the move. Your picture and plaque will hang in the lobby and your name will be honored on our letter head where they will remain until we meet again. Nick turned the corner and Johnny drives to school.they still talk about you fixing their french fries and that story you told about a witness "searching" for a record in a back room picking up the same piece of paper and setting it down repeatedly. I laugh and cry at the same time. I miss you so much, bro. You're one of a kind and that is exactly what it says on your plaque.
Guess you heard from our buddy J.N. by now. He is in a tough spot with a venire of next gens. He needs some help bridging the gap. I start 12/1 without a wingman and need help on the flanks. Tough down here without you Billy.
That's all for now, bro. It's Charlie Mike for now but we will check in again closer to the holidays. Until then, we all continue to love and miss ou and wait for the day w can all be together again.
vicki stoetzer
May 25, 2014
I can still see your face. You were so shy in school. We were in the orchestra together. I would love to hear from your brothers
Jay Chimpoulis
May 23, 2014
Hey Billy.
You have never ever let me down.
May 22, 2014
Hey Billy.
Waiting on a verdict and we could sure use your help. It's the same old story again and not something that can be easily overcome. Hope you are in good company and resting well. It still isn't the same here without you. JN is with me and says hey. Miss ya bro!
February 7, 2014
56IF Happy Birthday, hermano. Still miss and love you and think about you every day.
Vicki Stoetzer
July 27, 2013
Billy was a sweet sensitive person. Lived down the street and went to Glades Jr High and Southwest with him. So sorry
April 26, 2013
Hey Billy.
I just read and was humbled by your cousin's thoughtful post. All I can say is "wow"...your passing even touches those whom you had never met nor even knew you existed. You are still larger than life. Miss you, my friend. Still here trying to help the boys find their way. Any help would be most welcome. Just happened to google your name tonight and there was Alison's post. It made my night. Rest well and give my best to your mom and dad and Frank. You're in good company until we can hook up again. Your loving friend, always....... Jay
Alison Smith
April 8, 2013
A beautiful life ended too soon; and, selfishly, before I was able to know you. Though I wasn't a part of the Lemos family growing up, finding your obituary today left me with a surreal sadness and emptiness that I hadn't expected to feel; especially for a cousin I didn't know I had until recently. Made even more surreal knowing that I grew up in WPB - so physically close and yet worlds apart. The loss of possibilities is perhaps one of the hardest to accept. Reading through some of the notes and stories here, I find someone who was a wonderful and loved man. My heartfelt condolences to those who still feel your loss and my appreciation for keeping this available and active so that I was able to experience a small part of you and your family.
February 8, 2013
Hey Billy.
Happy birthday, old man! Things are rocking along here. Moving into a new era. Sure wish you were here for some guidance and wisdom. Not much of that going around these days. Getting ready to start another tough one and I could sure use a second chair. Gonna have to pull out all the stops so we need a wingman for the duration. You would have turned 55 yesterday. I'll be 56 in two weeks. HJL and I were talking about you. Lotsa memories there. We enjoy trading "Billy Stories". Boys are getting big too. Struggling in school. Guess they got that gene from me. You were so smart. You knew about everything and even if you didn't you made it sound that way. A true art.
Rest well, my brother. Miss you alot but we'll hook up again soon.
Your friend always...Jay
Pook
February 7, 2013
Another February 7 comes without the joy of celebrating it with you. Still you are missed.
October 18, 2012
Hey Billy.
It's been awhile but we were talking about you the other day. I had a dream and we were all riding down Biscayne Blvd. after a game on the way back to Coral Gables. Good times for sure. Missing you my brother. The world turns differently without you in it.. So busy these days. In a long trial right now and blew right through Elizabeth and my 20th anniversary. Seems like time slips away. Johnny is doing well with football and Nick is becoming a man. Still remember you and me at south miami hospital visiting the nursery. Also remember the toast you gave at our wedding. 20 years ago today. Good memories bro. That's all I have anymore. Just sitting here in the courtroom by myself waiting for people to show up. Time to think about all the fun we had and all the things we went through. Seems like yesterday and hard to come to grips with the fact that you are gone. Your picture hangs in the lobby and your jacket hangs in my office and your name is on our letterhead. You won't ever be forgotten. Not on my watch. I love you, man. ...your friend always... Jay
February 7, 2012
Happy Birthday, hermano. 54 today. Trust me, it's downhill after 50 anyway. Like Jay, I love what Camila has written. She is obviously a very sensitive and talented girl. I just noticed that my daughter has been here. I know you affected many of us in great ways. I didn't know you even got to people who were only 5 when you left us for a better place. Love always, Pook.
Ava Lemos
January 9, 2012
Hi Uncle Bill,
I keep trying to figure out what to say but when I type it I always end up with a blank page. I didn't visit much and when I did I didn't appreciate it. I looked back on it now, and I realize how kind you where and how you were so funny. I miss you a lot. I Love you and I will miss you forever.
Your niece,
Ava
Jay Chimpoulis
November 17, 2011
Hey Billy.
It's been awhile but my mom got in and we were looking at your pictures on my credenza and it prompted me to write you. I looked back over all of your guest entries and was touched by Camilla's Father's Day note to you. I remember all the stories about teaching her about hunting and fishing and how to handle motorcycles. I'm sure she is a fine young lady by now and she is fortunate to have had even the little time she had to spend with you. Like everyone else, you had a positive impact on her life.
A couple of months ago, HJL arranged for a special delivery to my office. It was your leather flight jacket (size 5XL) with a note attached from him; "This is for you. You are now the keeper of Billy's jacket" It hangs next to my desk here and I am looking for somewhere to display it. Whenever I look at the jacket, it makes me feel nostalgic. I know I don't write as much but I still think about you all the time. The world just isn't the same without you in it. Just so tired. I miss 'ya bro! We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers as always and look forward to the day that we can all be together again. Until then, rest in peace, Billy. We'll see you soon...Your loving friend always...Jay
Camila Kerwin
June 19, 2011
Hey Bill,
I'm a little early, but a big Happy Father's Day to a big guy =] Miss you.
Love,
Camila
Jay Chimpoulis
February 7, 2011
Hey Billy.
Happy Birthday Bro! You would have been 53 years old today and I am sure that we would have hed a fine time celebrating. Lots of things happening these days and I so wish that you could be here to share the moment. Boys are doing well and there are big changes in the firm. Heading into a new era. Also looking to fix some of the other things that have slipped through the cracks over the past couple of years. Getting some help from HJL on that. We always talk about you. I think that your legacy is farther reaching than I had ever thought. We are many years since your untimely passing and still I draw from the wisdom you imparted during our time together. Like everyone else that knew you, I was most fortunate to have had that opportunity. I miss 'ya, Billy. Although we've come to grips with your passing, there is still that void that I am quite certain will never be filled. Enjoy your birthday, and give my best to Frank, Ramon and Mamie Lou. I'm sure that you are with them today. Peace be with you, my brother and we will keep you in our prayers until we meet again. Your friend, always...Jay
manuel jesus rial nuñez
January 27, 2011
hola william nunca pensaria que volveria a hablarte en estas circunstancias.Soy Manuel,aquel familiar de España que conocistes en Noviembre del 2005.Yo fui de vacaciones a Miami y queria conocer a Ramon(tu padre)porque era un gran hombre.No pudo ser por su emfermedad pero te conoci a ti y quede muy contento.Hoy buscando en internet me entero que fallecistes 6 meses despues de Ramon y estoy consternado y triste.Siempre pense que te volveria a ver con tu familia de viaje por España.Espero hablar en un futuro con tu familia,a la cual envio todo mi cariño y en especial a tu mujer Luz angela que no llegue a conocer.Un beso enorme con todo mi corazon para ti y tu padre si os encontrais juntos en alguna parte.Aun no me lo creo
September 14, 2010
Hey Billy.
It's been awhile so I apologize for that. I think about you all the time and miss your counsel on many of the issues that present themselves. I try to imagine how you might respond but it's not the same. I'm in the middle of another one right now and have the dynamics to contend with. Just need to stay focused so anything you can do to help would be most appreciated. Hope you saw Johnny's debut at quarterback. Who's a thunk he'd be able to do that. Nicky still playing guitar and struggling athletically but his day should some soon. They still talk about you. I would so much have enjoyed you seeing them grow up. Anyway, just wanted to take a minute and write you and let you know that although you are gone, you are not and never will be forgotten. Miss 'ya bro! Your friend always.....Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
April 13, 2010
Hey Billy.
Just wanted to take a minute and say hi and fill you in on Johnny's progress. He made honor roll at school this week. After all the struggles at birth and through the past 12 years,he has finally experienced the sense of academic achievment that has eluded him throughout his life. He was always behind the curve but put one foot in front of the other and did what was asked of him without protest. He is an inspiration to me and a testiment to the value of hard work and peeseverence in the face of overwhelming adversity. Thanks for looking out for him, Bro! We all miss you down here and I look forward to the day that we can be together again. Your friend always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
February 12, 2010
Hey Billy.
Just thinking about you and wanted to wish you a happy birthday. You would have been 52. Time flies by as you get up in age. The boys are growing up so fast. Nick is a teenager and we are fighting about the length of his hair. Who'd a thought that day would come. John is John...Lotsa energy. Anyway, I was just saying how much I would have appreciated your help in carving out the boys' futures. You always got things right.
I saw that my old H.S. friend Mare wrote you. Thanks Mare. You'da got a kick out of her. She goes all the way back to the early 70's in Chicago. I really miss you, Bro! It's like they threw away the mold. Hector is still around and looking quite svelt these days. I'm glad we stayed close over the years. Anyway, gonna sign off for now. Busy at work like always but I didn't want to let all that time pass between notes. Give my best to Frank, Mamie Lou and Ramon. Save me a seat at the table. The ruck is getting so heavy these days. I'll see you soon my brother. In the meantime, I'll keep plugging along. Happy Birthday again, Billy ...Your friend...always...Jay
Mare Leben
November 1, 2009
Hi Billy. You don't know me, but I'm a friend of Jay's from way back in the day when he had that cool Cadillac with the wings... it was the coolest ride on earth and Jay was and still is the coolest dude. We were good friends throughout high school. Jay and me recently reconnected and he has told me about you. I just wanted to stop in and say I wish I had been able to know you. From what Jay tells me, you were one fantastic human being, and there's not all that many of those left here on earth anymore, or so it seems a lot of times. We don't know why the good ones get taken while bad ones stay, but I sure hope in the next realm we at least get to say hello. I know it would have been an honor to know you.
Jay Chimpoulis
October 22, 2009
Hey Billy. Last one didnt go through. That explains it. Thanks for all the help with the other stuff. Miss ya bro....Always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
October 7, 2009
Hey Billy.
Back in a big one again. The forces are leaning a bit to the left so if you could muster up a nudge it might help. Charash up today so it will be a challenge. Wish you were here. I have your prayer card with me as a reminder what's important. Anyway gotta scoot so I have a minute to decompress. Hope you are watching and helping guide me now as you did in life. Miss 'ya bro. Your friend always..Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
September 21, 2009
Hey Billy.
The verdict came back in our favor. Thanks for all the help. We dodged a biggun' at 14.5. I'm glad you were able to watch. Things are moving forward. KPO had a grandson. Another colleague joined you Saturday morning after a two year fight with cancer. Boys are growing. Johnny discovered girls. Nick not so much yet. I bought a pick up truck. You'da loved this...black with red pin stripes. Couldnt get a landau roof. Walter would get a laugh at that.
Back to work today with all the drama. Wish you were here to be a part of all this. We all miss you big time bro! Your friend always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
September 9, 2009
Hey Billy.
Big day today. Winding into the home stretch. Hope they are getting it. This one means alot because of the dynamics. I could sure use your help on this one. I keep your prayer card with me for the inspiration and guidance that you gave all of us in life. You are on my mind always amd I miss you terribly. You were the only unconditional friend I ever had. I will spend the balance of my life with the sadness that void has created. Miss 'ya bro, I'll get with you after the verdict. Your friend always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 8, 2009
Hey Billy.
It's been awhile. So much to talk about. Wish you had been here to watch the boys grow and help out with all the decisions. So many challenges with them and I could sure use a back up. They would have been so close to you. Both in football and Johnny in tennis. Actually becoming young men. I wish that you would have been here to share. We all miss you Bro even after three years. Got a tough one coming up next week so if your not busy... Lots riding on it with all the dynamics. A pivotal point in the journey so I could use a second chair. We did our first trial together in 1990. Time flies by but I remember it like yesterday. Same lawyer next week! Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you and that we all appreciate you looking out for us as you always have. I miss you Billy. Your friend, always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
June 27, 2009
Hey Billy.
It's been three years. Hard to believe how much time flies by. Just got back from vacation up north. HJL called me the other day and we got to talking about how much we both missed you. Heard from CTL the other day as well. Things are rocking along although I am now shopping from the Raymond Burr collection. Gotta work on that. Missin' 'ya big time bro. Wish you could see the boys. They would love to sit at that table with you again. So would I. Anyway, thanks for looking out for us as you did in life. I will keep you in my prayers and as always look forward to the day that we can walk together and catch up on everything. Your friend always.
.....Jay
Nicholas Chimpoulis
May 31, 2009
Hey Billy. NIck is here and wanted to write you:
Hey Uncle Billy. I haven't seen you in awhile and I miss you. I have finals this week and could sure use your help. I remember when you carried me and johnny into the restaurant at outdoor world.
Jay Chimpoulis
March 25, 2009
Hey Billy.
I'm sure by now you know that Jimmy's dad is not doing well. He and Jim are having a rough go of it so I am sure that they would appreciate whatever help you can give. I wanted to have the boys write but here it is at 11:00 PM and long past their bedtime. I will get them to write as they ask about you often and all about the things we did in "the war". Anyway, hope you are well and that Frank Ramon and MamieLou are keeping you company up there. We all miss you bro and of course look forward to our days together. In the meantime, it's Charlie Mike down here and not the same without you. Be well...Your Friend Always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
March 8, 2009
Hey Billy.
Here we are and everyone missed your birthday last month. No excuses. I'm sorry. I wanted to get the boys to write something. You'd be so proud of them. Nick plays guitar now so naturally he is shopping for the best in equipment to play Mary had a Little Lamb. Johnny is competing in Tennis and he is coming along. He is built like John used to be. I am sorry that we all haven't kept in closer touch. Walter slipped into the haze I guess. Haven't seen or heard from him since '06. We were gonna stay in touch. I am just as guilty. Keep promising a lunch with your brother. He is moving forward. We all miss 'ya down here bro. Hope you are well and please give my best to all. We'll keep you in our prayers and thoughts and look to the day when we can all sit at the table again. Your friend, always...Jay
Jim Nosich
January 16, 2009
Dude, you came through for us. Thanks.
Jay Chimpoulis
January 15, 2009
Hey Billy.
Thanks for pulling this one out for us. Tremendous result. I see that Jimmy went for some rythm as well. We are all heros now but its on to the next one. Hope you are doing well and as always we keep you in our prayers. Your friend always ...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
January 7, 2009
Hey Billy.
Big Franks birthday yesterday. Said the Irish prayer ar trial. Wish him happy birthday for me. You two were the most important men in my life. He sure loved you as did the rest of us. I miss you both.
Saw Jimmy's note and he's right. Gonna need a second chair on this one. Hope all is well with you and your mom and dad. Need to get with Chris. Christmas card from Luz. Talk to you soon.......Jay
jm nosich
January 2, 2009
Jay and I really need you next week!
Jay Chimpoulis
January 1, 2009
Hey Billy.
It's 2009 and a happy new year, bro. We were talking about the new years parties at the village every year with you. What great times. Happier times I guess. I want the boys to write today. It is so strange to see them type. Nick will be a teenager next year and Johnny will always be Johnny but he is doing better. Thanks for watching over both of them and of course the rest of us as you did in life. We all miss you Bro and just when I thought everyone was too busy, your cousin dropped in. Thanks to him for that. Everyone remembers you still. Long talk with Judy about you at mediation. Jimmy too at trial. I think about you all the time and how much less meaningful things are without you to share. Anyway, I will stay positive and keep you in our prayers until the day that we can walk together again. Keep the ac on high and I'll be there before you know it. Until then, I'll keep track of things down here. Miss 'ya lots Billy. Your friend always...Jay
Steve McCrory
December 27, 2008
There's a couple of days around Christmas when everything slows down just enough to call famly and freinds and let them know you're thinking about them. Merry Christmas, cousin Billy.
Jay Chimpoulis
December 25, 2008
Hey Billy.
I am embarrased to see that the last entry was in August. It's Christmas today and I am sure you are following along with what's happening here and with Chris Noah and John. We forgot the NORAD website last night as well. Guess they're getting older now but I do want to hold on to the traditions especially the ones you started. I am in the middle/end of another trial and I know you can see that it is a doozie. I didn't come for help but we are in the final stretch and I could use some rythm if you have the time. We had a lot of Christmas eve's together at the village and it is late here and I am remembering all of them. I wanted the boys to write to you but it is like 2:30. Just about when we would be hanging up the phone. Lisa is coming over Saturday with her family so I'm sure your name will be prominently featured. I still miss ya bro but the depression is not what it once was. It has been 2.5 years and I guess it's gonna be just you and me here at your obit from now on. I am ok with that. People are busy and don't have the time to write but rest assured that nobody has ever forgotten you. Your pictures remain in our house and in the office and your name remains on our letterhead as it will as long as I am around. Please give my best to Frank, Ramon and your mom and anyone else you happen upon that watches over us. I'll be there soon, bro so don't fret. Until then, I'll keep things together down here and keep you and your family in our prayers.
Your friend, always. ..Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 30, 2008
Hey Billy
Another game today for both Nicky and John. Running late but I wanted to say hey and see if you could help us out. I will get with you on the way there. Thanks for all you do and have done. We miss you lots, bro. Always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 27, 2008
Hey Billy.
Just a quick note before Nicky goes off to part two of his game. Tough team. He broke his finger at practice Tuesday so I have it taped up. He needs some rythm today if you can help a little. We will say our prayers on the way to the game and hope you have the time to look in on us tonight. We think of you always and miss you especially in times like these. Be well my good friend and I will get with you after the game. Your friend always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 17, 2008
Hey Billy.
Hot was an understatement. I felt like we were all melting out there today. The boys said their prayers to Uncle Billy and you came through for them as you have for me. They each played the entire game against others with greater size and age but none with an uncle named Billy. They were an inspiration in this heat and like always, I owe you big time. Thanks, Bro and hang tough till I get there. We'll have lots of catching up to do on the other side. Miss 'ya Bro. Always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 16, 2008
Hey Billy.
First game against Weston. Nick and Johnny will need some help today. It's a hot one and Nicky is giving up 20 Lbs+ so if you can give him a boost... Johnny still is a bit lost so if you could help him think a little better. You were there in the ICU with both of them. I wish you could watch from the stands with me. They all miss you as do I every day. I will get with you after the day to chat. In the meantime, I wish you peace and glory and look forward to the time that we can all be together again.
Your friend, always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 7, 2008
Hey Billy.
Sorry it has been so long. I didn't forget about you. I wish you were here to help with the decisions on Nicky. I was on the fence and you stepped in last night. Thank you. Nicky was giving up 23 pounds on the line. I told him you were watching and that you would help him push. To my surprise, he let nothing through. He played the whole scrimmage at guard while the defense subbed in four different linemen. Thanks for your help again. It was a big deal for him when the coach stood him up in front of the team afterwords to recognize the effort. I feel like you and I should be watching this kind of stuff together before going for a cheese burger. I miss you, Billy. I think about you always. Nothing is right since you left.
Jimmy is having a rough go of it with his mom who is not doing well. He and I talk but maybe you could give him a hand. Anyway, guess that's all for now. Rest well my friend and I will look forward to seeing you again one day. Your friend, always...Jay
Mike McCrory
August 2, 2008
Hey, Bill. Dad is down for the weekend, and we were talking about you. He had never seen your guest book, so we pulled it up to send you a note.
Dad misses you very much, so do I. He misses having you up to hunt turkey and deer in North Carolina (and down in Alabama). Dad still has the last turkey you bagged...he looks at it every day.
We miss you...we will never forget you.
Tait McCrory
Mike McCrory
Jay Chimpoulis
June 6, 2008
Hey Billy.
Thanks to you and Frank for the solid last night. We'll know for sure at 2:00 this afternoon. Gonna need a second chair on this one if you have the time. I know you watch over us as you did in life. Best to Ramon, Frank and Mamie Lou. Save me a spot. Miss 'ya, bro! I'll be there soon. Always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
June 5, 2008
Hey Billy
Getting ready for another but it encroaches the WI vacation. Tried everything but the stars aren't lining up. Not sure how many of these I have left so I thought if you had the time you could help me out on this one. I missed a couple of months but I didn't forget you. Life gets complicated sometimes. I know CTL needs your help as well. Johnny is coming around. Runs like the wind. Nick is a work in progress. Always the clown. You would have been proud of them both. I wanted so deperately to spend June with the family but I can't seem to make it happen. Anything you can do would be a major league solid. Miss 'ya Billy. Nothing is the same. Thought I heard you the past couple days. See you soon. Your Friend, Always.
...................Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
March 23, 2008
Hey Billy.
Last one got lost in cyber space. You know what it said. The verdict was in our favor. Glad you were there for that one. Thanks also for looking out for Nick. Trying to figure out where he should play next year. Pros and cons with each. Could use your input on that as well. I will see your brother this week and see what's what with him. He is going through difficult times right now. My family keeps you in our prayers always. Elizabeth's dad is doing poorly. I'm sure the angels are waiting on the other side. He is a fine fellow so I'm sure you will get a chance to say hello. Miss 'ya bro. No clue why the last message didn't get through but I think about you nonetheless. ...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
March 3, 2008
Hey Billy.
Here we are in the middle of another one and I could use your help. In the final stretch now and I feel like the message isn't clear. Our guy didn't miss anything. I am hoping that you have the time to sit second chair for the duration. Sorry I forgot the prayer card today. I didn't forget about you though. We are in March and the world keeps turning. I watched Terminator with the boys and relived with them the time we all went to see it like 10 minutes after it was released and then again and again. Johnny wants a bulldog and Nick wants to name it Bo. He still remembers playing with him at the Chinese Village. Good times over there. I don't get down south that much anymore. I was just commenting that those days in 91-92 were the most enjoyable time of my life. Remember that garage apartment in the Grove? What fond memories. Anyway, enough for the trip down memory lane. We have a trial to win so I would sure appreciate the help. We will wind up on Wednesday but tomorrow will be a big day. As always, I appreciate your help in everything. It just isn't the same without you. I'll get with you after the verdict. Miss 'ya bro... Always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
February 14, 2008
Hey Billy.
You would have turned 50 this month. We took the boys to Casa Paco and had the ham hock in honor of you and Frank. Paco was still there as always manning the register. I still tell everyone about the rehersal dinner in 1992 when we handed out the groomsmen's gifts. Not one person on the whole place batted an eye. Only in Miami! Today is valentines day and I heard Luz got you a beautiful wreath. Had a long talk with Fu about you and the Everglades yesterday. Thanks to your brother for writing. I had hoped to keep in touch with Walter and that others might write once in awhile. I am thinking people may consider it odd. Chris and I are getting closer to getting some photos loaded into the site. He found someone who knows how to do it. I saw a moving story on TV about a fellow who was in a bad car accident. He felt he was being taken to heaven where he was greated by friends and family who all looked well and were escorting him to some sort of light. It made me feel good thinking that maybe your passing brought with it a similar experience. I often wondered about your final moments...whether you were scared...whether we somehow could have changed your fate. I replayed the scenario a thousand times in my head and each time, I rewrote it with a happy ending. I guess that's why I enjoyed that news story so much. I couldn't have scripted a happier ending if I tried. I feel that you are at peace without the earthly ailments, doctors, hospitals, pills and needles and that you are standing tall as you did here among us. I will always remember you that way and as my closest friend. I miss you so much.
Rest well Billy, and help guide us all to the door. I love 'ya, man....Always...Jay
Chris Lemos
February 7, 2008
Happy Birthday! We had some great times on Feb 7 over the decades. Remember the Baroque Nude that Tom and Walt got you for your birthday? The one your foundation donated to the law school only to be stolen and then recovered by the police. Ha! I still miss you and think of you every day. Took Luke to Chokoloskee on the Hoog last weekend. Was with Maggie the court reporter yesterday. Another one of your legions who was crushed in 2006 when she learned the bad news. Wish you were with me in more than just memories, but I love having those with me. Hope to see you again,
Pook
Jay Chimpoulis
January 29, 2008
Hey Billy.
I wanted to drop you a line to let you know I was thinking about you. The new painting is in the conference room now. I bet you didn't even know about a Wm. Lemos from 1850's. We had a flurry of misfortunes since I got it so I am not sure it was a good idea. I just couldn't pass up a painting with an artist named Wm. Lemos. Anyway, there must be a rift in the force or something. Everyone has their own "they". Maybe you could see what can be done from your end as I am way over my head on this one. Sure miss having you by the phone these days. Tough getting through the holidays without you again. I set up the boys to write you directly. Still didn't get down south to visit. We'll have time to catch up soon enough. Say hello to Ramon, Mamie Lou and Frank. In the meantime, we keep you in our prayers. Miss 'ya, Bro...Jay
Nick and John Chimpoulis
December 26, 2007
Dear Uncle Billy. This is Johnny. We are really sad that you missed your birthday.And that we couldn,t have you over for a visit this year ,and we really miss you.
love,john chimpoulis
Dear Uncle Billy, I wish we could have you down here for Christmas. you missed what we got, Igot a Greenbay Packers football helmet signed by Brett Favre, and Bart Starr. My grandma got me a fathead of Brett Favre.i wish you could be here to fix our french fries, and to take us to the outdoor world resturant. say hello to big grandpa up there for me.
love, Nick
Jay Chimpoulis
December 26, 2007
Hey Billy.
It's that time again. Guess you know we mistried that last one after a week. Thanks for the break. The boys tracked Santa at the NORAD website on Christmas Eve. I was going to have them type you a note but it was so late. They both can type now if you can believe that. Maybe we can do it tonight. This is our second Christmas since you left. Time again for the ubiquitous sweater vest and dime store cologn. Wish you were here to share the annual chuckles about that. The kids were in sane all day. I had to take them to the field to blow off steam. They did eight laps Christmas morning. Tough love I guess. I am putting together a corner for you in the new library. It has all the Hunter books on one of the shelves and a montage of photographs on the wall. It also has the "My Friend Billy" poem I wrote in one sitting the day after you died. It will all be prominent but out of the way so it can't be disturbed. The helmet and the photograph of us the day you gave it to me will stay where it is. I even had a cabinet made to allow for the case. Anyway, I am going to hook up with your brother maybe next week. I owe Luz a call as well. Still putting one foot in front of the other these days. I will visit you this week down south. It is a depressing place but it's all I have other than this site and I think I would like to try again. I never could come to grips with that bronze 1958-2006. It is so static and impersonal. There is so much more to you than that plaque says and maybe that's why I don't like it. I am going to get with Chris and post some pics if I can figure it out. Maybe I can generate some interest in some of your old buddies to share some thoughts here. I am sure they still miss you as do I and my family. I am going to let the boys type their own letters to you tonight and see how that goes. In the meantime, we keep you close in our thoughts, and our prayers are with you and your family. Miss 'ya big time Billy. Your friend, always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
November 26, 2007
Hey Billy.
It's late and we start another one tomorrow or actually later this morning. Gonna chew up the holidays like always so the kids will be absent a dad for December. I guess you must have heard about your aunt by now. My condolences. I am sure she will hook up with you and Mamie Lou somewhere in the by and by. Anyway if you can find the time, I could use a second chair again. Tough time getting motivated for this one and I cannot for the life of me figure out why. Maybe a little burned out or maybe just tired. Who knows. Rose is here so she will help. Hard to believe she is 76 and has more energy than me. Johnny is struggling as always and thinking there may be some negative energy at the PA. Can you help with that. Tough on the biz if that one goes south. Nick is hanging tough counting the days 'till football season starts. Really late but I didn't want to go into another trial without touching base. I will have your prayer card in my coat pocket like always. Thanks also for getting that character off my back too. My best to Ramon, Mamie Lou and Frank and be sure 'n save me a place at the table. I'll be there before you know it. We have lots to talk about and I miss you so much down here. Had lunch at the outdoor world and thought about you. Men's town. I will get back with you after the verdict. I will see if I can get my game on and garner some enthusiasm to get me through. Any help would be most welcome.Thanks again, Billy. ...Jay
MaryAnne McCrory
November 3, 2007
Well my cousin, Billy, another joins all of you......our mother, your aunt Rose, passed away on Friday, October 26th, at 7:40 p.m. I am truly broken-hearted....I am in shock....I am trying to see the light from the darkness that surrounds me, but I can't yet. I'm trying, cousin....I'm trying.
Please, please....don't get me wrong...I realize that she had more than most, to be able to live to the age of 81....and I realize that I was lucky to have her for 44 years....
So then, why? I ask you...why do I feel this way? Is it because I am now parentless? Is it because I feel that I should have visited her more often than I did in Texas? Why???????
If you see her Billy....if you see my Mom.....please tell her that I love her, so very, very much, and that I miss her.....all I want to do is be able to hold her hand again...touch her face....kiss her, and smell the familiar scent of my mother.....could you do that for me, Billy?
I appreciate it, cousin
Love,
MaryAnne
Jay Chimpoulis
October 31, 2007
Hey Billy.
Thanks for the help with bringing this last one home. The three hour verdict gave me a couple more gray hairs. You must have had a laugh at our expense on that one. Start up again on Thursday so please set aside some time to keep us company. You aren't gonna like the people on the other side of this one. The seasons are starting to change. I know how much you liked the cooler weather. The boys reminded me about having to dole out winter coats to the uninlightened who would venture into your living room. Six tons of AC blasting 24/7. Your house had its own weather system. Great memories...simpler times. Miss 'ya bro as does everyone else. Just isn't the same anymore. Thanks again for being with me through all this stuff and for helping guide me through these rocky shoals. Your friend, always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
October 28, 2007
Hey Billy.
MaryAnne said it better than I ever could. We all miss you Billy. You know what's going on here lately and it is as you know a bit unsettling. We'll get through it but maybe you could guide me through the stress of it all. It will be a tough couple of months on the trial front as well. We should finish up this one Tuesday and then roll into another on Thursday. Could sure use a break here. I hope things are a bit more peaceful where you are. Remember Saturday nights with pizza and a video? Simpler times. Anyway, I was touched by MaryAnne's heartfelt thoughts as I was in her last letter that didn't make it onto the site. You touched many in your short time here, especially the children. The boys talk of you often as do I whenever someone will listen. When they won't, I have this site. Chris and I are going to figure out how to post pictures here so people have some visuals. We have them in the house in "Billy's corner" with the "My Friend Billy" poem I wrote for you the day after you left us. They also hang in the office and sit on my credenza. There is a new lawyer sitting at your desk. You would have liked her. She was genuinely humbled at the opportunity to sit there. Asked a lot of questions about you. It is better now. Anyway, I am going to scoot and say goodbye for now. I will get with you after the verdict this week. I will keep your prayer card with me throughout and of course beginning again when we gear up on Thursday. Thanks for watching my six, Billy. I love 'ya man. ...Jay
MaryAnne McCrory
October 24, 2007
Goodmorning cousin,
Can you see what a beautiful day it is here in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Billy? It's a cool 48 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. I just took my son, Noah, to school...he's 8 years old now. He's a beautiful boy...smart, funny, and oh-so-loves me very much...and I love him more than anything in this world.
I just wanted to say that I'm so glad that you had Jay, and Jay had you. It must be a wonderful, humourous, comradeship that the two of you have enjoyed for years. And if I may say it, a loving one, too. It seems that God blessed the two of you in a way that many people envy. I'm so glad, Billy, that you have that....for you see, there are not that many of us that have such a close friendship with others....we can only look from the outside in, and bask in the warmth of the bond that the two of you share.
I am glad, Billy...truly glad. Hold on to it, Billy....here, and where you are...for true, true friendships are hard to come by.
Love,
your cousin,
MaryAnne
Jay Chimpoulis
October 21, 2007
Hey Billy.
Start up again on the 22nd. Hope to have you second chairing us for this one. Not too complicated but ...any given Sunday... I wish you could have been there to see Nicky on Saturday. He finally turned the corner. I told them both that when they feel like running out of steam that Uncle Billy's giant hand would be pushing them along. A 33 dive with Nicky at Left Tackle. I have it all on tape. Thanks. I went to Pompano this past week to make some ill concieved purchases. See what happens when you aren't there? Vito said it was odd seeing me at OTB without you there. Felt pretty dull for me as well. Without you there, I bought one of each. Not a particularly insightful decision. I bet you got a chuckle out of that. Probably the same chuckle out of me paying that fella to fix my dent in the parking lot. Just tatoo the word Rube on my forhead! Got a nice e-mail from your cousin. I know this is a bit odd writing you all the time. Who else am I supposed to talk to about everything? Anyway, you understand and I am not in a real hurry to pull the plug. Lisa visited the cemetary with the twins. I still feel it is a depressing place. For one thing, they don't serve food. Something fundamentally wrong with a place that doesn't serve food. Anyway, it is a dental case on Monday and you would have loved working it up. Hope you can find the time to drop in on us for the real thing. Can't do it without you. It is getting late so I am gonna scoot. I will be sure the boys keep you in their prayers as does their mother and father every day. I miss 'ya, Billy. Hope everything is working out well for you. Just save me a seat at the table and Ill catch up with you soon. Your buddy, always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
October 12, 2007
Hey Billy.
Back again and on deck for another one starting Monday. It's down in your neck of the woods so I won't know anyone. We would appreciate your help on this one as always. Last one I had down there, I ran into you at Granny's. You had a mediation and I was getting ready. Good AC in there. Seems like yesterday but it was two years ago. Time passes quickly. Anyway, we had a long talk about you last night with one of our long time friends. Seems like everyone's day to day problems take over their life and memories fade. So much I would love to have shared. Nicky finally made it. Saturday is his first game. Maybe you could keep an eye on him and Johnny this Saturday. A big day for all of us. Anyway, 9:00 Monday begins the next one and I will have the prayer card in my left pocket. Frank's too. As always, my best to him and Ramon and Mamie Lou. I am sure they are as close to you now as they were in life. I miss 'ya bro. There just isn't anyone like you and I don't think there ever will be. I'll look after things down here and keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Your loving friend, always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
October 7, 2007
Hey Billy.
The verdict was for us but you must already know that. Thanks so much for the help. Not quite the same as getting to do the dap with you in person but I did one with you in my head. Made me smile a bit. Thanks for riding second chair with us. None of this would ever have been possible without you. Gonna hook up with CTL to pass on the threes. It's time to let go. Hope you understand. I read your plaque again tonight. It had come apart and Elizabeth fixed it. Brought back a bunch of memories. We were all so young. We were watching Arnold in T2 and it reminded me of the time we first saw it together. "Can't let 'ya take the man's wheels, son." It was dap city after that scene. Jim and I had a good chuckle with that. Nick is coming into his own on the gridiron while Johnny is more scared by the minute. Need some guidance there if you can find the time. The world is a very complicated place without you. I miss 'ya, Billy. I hope this missive finds you and that you are at peace with everything. Lots of unfinished business for now but someday when my chores are through, I'll come for that dap in person. In the meantime, we keep you in our hearts and prayers and thank you for the positive influence you continue to have on the lives of all of us fortunate enough to have had the priviledge of being your friend. I will never forget you, Billy. Always...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
September 30, 2007
Hey Billy.
Going into week three so I am gonna need you to hang tough with us for a final push. You woulda liked this guy tonight. A lot like you...humble and wise. Anyway, please help me to be both this week as I am still reeling from the last one. Miss ya lots, Homey. As always, my best to Frank, Ramon and Mamie Lou. I won't forget the prayer card either. I will get back with you later in the week with the verdict. In the meantime, I will think of you always and look forward to the day that we can all walk together again...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
September 16, 2007
Hey Billy.
We start up again on Tuesday. Looks like a tough one again with a sympathetic fellow on the other side. Hope you find the time to second chair with us for awhile. This will be our first go round since the runaway earlier this year. By the way, the boys are hanging tough with football. I know you helped Johnny on the final sprint. He kicked the grass and finished third out of 27 for the first time ever. Thanks. Nicky finished fifth out of 27 in the marathon so thanks for him too. I told them to just feel as though your giant hand was helping them along. Tough sell to a ten year old but what the heck. I believe it and so will they one day. Missing you lots these days, Billy. You are impossible to replace. So much to talk about. What I wouldn't give to hear your voice again. Luz still keeps your out going message on your answering machine for those who want to call your old number. I call it periodically just to hear you. Looks like it is just gonna be you and me from here on out. I won't forget you nor will I let anyone else. This site will exist in perpetuity as will your memory. Thanks for looking after things here and as always, my best to everyone in men's town. I will see you soon my dear friend. Yours truly, always and forever...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 22, 2007
Hey Billy.
Real funny. Mistrial as you know and I forgot the prayer card. You wouldn't let me forget that. Gave me a pretty good scare there with the BG's. Big laugh at my expense. I could feel the slack taken up. Anyway, we'll come back another day and I will be better prepared. From preparation springs confidence. Rest well my dear friend and thank you again for all you have meant and continue to mean to me and all who know you. I hope we get some more visitors here. I know everyone thinks about you all the time. Miss 'ya Billy. Always....Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
August 19, 2007
Hey Billy.
Getting ready to start another biggun tomorrow so I thought I would check in to see if you could keep an eye on things for me. So much to talk about. The boys had their first game on Saturday. We have been at it non stop since May 1st. I wish you could have seen Nick on the field #64 on the kick off team during the Star Spangled Banner. Not a huge role but it was a big deal for all of us. Johnny got in at O-Line which he knew nothing about so not much to report other than he got in the game for a few plays. Nicky was sick so I reminded him that you were watching and would push them along with a giant hand. Just when his mom said he was too sick even to stand, we scored a touchdown. When they called out the Kickoff team, there he was back on the field ready to go. A real touching moment as you know. Wish you were here to see it with me. Boys still look to me to "fix" their fries. I'm reserving that task for you alone. I owe your brothers and Walter a call. Luz too. Time scoots on by when you aren't watching. I will take your prayer card with me tomorrow. I know we didn't do well last time around but even Ted Williams batted only .400. I know you were there with us and it wasn't ours to win that time. If this one is ours, please help me with the wisdom and clarity that has carried us home so many times in the past. That last one is enough to rock a fella's confidence. We all miss 'ya Billy. My best to Mom and Dad and Frank when you see him. We keep you in our prayers as always and look forward to the day that we can all be together in Men's Town again.
Jay Chimpoulis
June 19, 2007
Hey Billy.
O.K. so it was today and not the 17th. Both Chris and Elizabeth corrected me on that one. I keep both prayer cards for you and Frank with me in trial. His was the 17th and yours was the 19th. I never was the brightest light in the harbor. Anyway what I said two days ago atill stands and I hope you heard the boys' prayers this morning on the way to football camp. They want to know if you will "fix" their French fries when they go to heaven. I told them that you would. They have a simple view of things. Some of the Dolphins were at their practice so it was a big treat for them. Johnny went from 97 to 91 and Nick from 109 to 102. We all know how hard that was. Anyway, sorry about mixing uo the dates. Each of you helped shape my life in different ways and I hope that I am making both of you proud each day. Until we meet again...Jay
Jay Chimpoulis
June 17, 2007
Hey Billy.
Here we are at the one year anniversity since you left us. Glad to see your family and friends still visit you here. Time moves on so quickly as you get older. It is Fathers' Day today so be sure to give my best to Frank and Ramon. Ramon passed only a few months before you. It would have broken his heart had it been the other way around. Frank left us on Fathers day 1999. I will never forget how humbled I was at the wake when, 1600 miles from Florida, the door opened and there you were to pay your respects and help carry him to his final resting place. I never thought I would be doing the same for you only a few years later. June 17th 2006 was a sad day for everyone. The 23rd Psalm and a few verses of Amazing Grace...not a dry eye in the house...then my turn to say a few words in front of your family and close friends. I was honored and at the same time scared to death that I wouldn't be able to get through it. I can still see the front row with Noah, John, Chris, Ann, Luz and the kids, Walter, Al and the rest. The toughest closing argument ever. How do you sum up such a great man's life in a few minutes. I haven't been able to do it in the past year. I tell everyone about you but unless they had the good fortune to be a part of your life, I am afraid it isn't the same. That's why I consider myself and all who knew you among the most fortunate people in the world. You lit up every room you walked into and every life you touched. I miss 'ya buddy...my dear friend...my soul mate. Until we meet again, we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Always...Jay
Steve McCrory
June 12, 2007
Seeing Jay's email today made me want to write and and say we were talking about Billy a lot last night. Our Uncle Tait McCrory had been to a family reunion and then came over to my house while my sisters Lisa and Mary Anne were here. We ended up retelling the stories about turkey hunting in Greenville AL with Billy. the legend lives on. Just thinking about you. Peace.
Jay Chimpoulis
June 11, 2007
Hey Billy.
The internet was down last Thursday and Friday so I didn't get a chance to write. Guess you know the result from the trial. Tough break for the docs. What's up with that? Did they jinx us with the denial so many years ago? Did I forget something? This was a biggun'! Anyway, I had you Frank and Cathy and JC in my pocket and hope I left it all on the field. I am second guessing myself every day. Can you help Dinah take it away? Did I miss the ball on something? Wish you woulda been here for this one although the results are pretty embarrassing. I hope you are doing well. We are coming up on your one year anniversary and it is tough without you here. The boys keep you in their prayers as do I. The nights are empty these days. It is a late night here tonight but I just couldn't turn off. Hang tough, Billy. Nick and John dropped six and five respectively so thanks with your help on that. Youdda been so proud of them. Johnny and I stayed up looking at your old hunting pictures the other night. Always with that big bag of medications on the table. That's all over and you are at peace. Rest well, Billy and I will look after things down here for awhile. I look forward to the day when we are all together again. So much to talk about. Your loving friend, always....Jay
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