Andris Bilmanis

Dear Children of Mr. and Mrs. Bilmanis, Hello, this is Liz Adams, the daughter of Bill Adams and Millicent Roberts Benner (Mr. and Mrs. William R. Adams, Jr.). I am working with a memoirist to recount my life and my husband's so we have something of a little book for our children and grandchildren. As I was being interviewed by the writer, I reminisced about the quality addition your father built to the new home my parent's bought in 1964/65 in Westmoreland Hills, Maryland (Bethesda). My...

I am sitting in my office, after dinner, thinking about you and Mom. I want to thank you for all of your wisdom and tools that you have instilled in me. I realize now as I have been aging thru all these years, I have slowly embraced everything you taught us boys while growing up. I had to age to be able appreciate you wisdom fully. I have worked on instilling these same values to your grandson, Bob Jr. I am still growing up with age. Rest In Peace Dad. With Love, Bob

Dear Dad, It has been 20 years that I have been communicating with you since you´re passing away. The passing of time seems to be accelerating, maybe I just am getting older. Spending more time with your Grandson, Bob Jr. has revealed to me how much your conversations with him have influenced his thought process and outlook on life today. I can truly say that he admires you and looks up to you. You inspired all your sons with your wisdom. I truly miss our deep, meaningful discussions. I...

Dear Dad, It is with a heart full of fond memories that I come before you. Life's journey was not easy for you and mom. But you both exhibited strength and perseverance. Your sons in each of their own way draws upon your's and mom's example. It is difficult for me to express or describe the situation in our world as it has developed. Also the complexities of our spread out family is not easy to comprehend. I do know without a doubt that each and every one has love in their hearts and is...

Dear Dad, Rest in Peace forever. My thoughts are with you, today would be a great day to be just able to have a conversation. I still miss our Sunday morning discussions / debates. Love you Dad, Your Son, Bob

Dear Dad, Surviving another difficult year, missing you Dad and Mom. I know that I did not share with you all the time, which I now regret. In being an introvert, I am the same way now with all my acquaintances as well with my Son. Do know this, I loved you and Mom deeply in my own way. It is the memories that keep me alive today. On this day more so. Rest in peace Dad. With all my Love, Your Son, Bob

Dear Dad,
You have been in my dreams quite often this past year. This year we all have been living thru a turmoil that I have never witnessed in my life. I have contemplated on how you would respond, ergo my dreams of you. I very much missing having our roundtable discussions at our table in Takoma Park. But you would be proud that at least I am having discussions with my son, Bob Jr. I am also engaging with Janis and Juris on a regular basis, keeping up your traditions of...

Dear Dad,
The last couple of years, I have been helping John updating yours and Mom's house on the River. We have also built a large 3 bay garage with a studio. The one great underlying conversation between me and John and Juris were what would Dad do and marveled at your workmanship. We are presently building a new pier and reinforcing the great sea wall that you and all your sons help build. You instilled in all of us a belief in doing the job correctly and as perfect as possible. ...

Dear Dad- Another September 5 is here and many thoughts and memories cross my mind. Your words of encouragement ring in my head. Life does not get easier and challenges abound. What helps me is your example of persevering through the challenges. Thank you for the love you exhibited to mom and each of your five
sons. With love and admiration. Juris