Bill Barnes

It has been six months. It is raining today and I went down to the rock and sat in my car overlooking the place where you died. It is the first time since that day that I have been able to go there. I miss you so much, still. I have been told that it will get easier. I miss our daily emails, talking on the phone discussing politics...and I miss seeing you. I dream of you all the time and I know you live inside me, within my soul. I know you want me to go on and I will. I will always love you....

Hey "Buddy" it's "Missy". Things are pretty quite here at the ranch. I guess that means you made the most noise. Chip sits on your chair in your office most of the day waiting for a spin. He said it's just not the same when I do it. We miss you.. Your corn is ready but I don't feel much like eating it alone. The sunflowers are all open now and are looking up towards the heavens at you. We miss you.. Your stuff is all around me but it doesn't bring me comfort, just heartache.. Mark said I once...

Uncle Bill,
I miss you more each day. I was kept busy the first few days getting everything in order to give you a send off...now I have time to think and miss. I love you and will see you with my father some day.
Chris

Adios, Guillermo, May Fair winds, following seas and Celestial tube rides fill your journey.

Cap'm Pete

This has been created for all the people who loved Bill. His spirit is part of the universe now and I feel somehow that every message will be sent into the universe to honor our love for him. He had such a joy for life. He loved his family and friends. He loved the sea, music and nature. He worried about the state of the world, the environment, but now he does not have to worry any more. He is at peace. His spirit walks with us each day and smiles at us and the sunset. I am forever grateful...

I was sadly surprised to learn of Bill's death even though I hadn't seen nor talked to him in 35 years. My fun memories are of hanging out at the beach as teenagers in the 60's. Mike Powell, Jon Halas, Bill, and us "valley girls" from Fresno. Later, my brother, Jared, became friends with Bill.

Sometimes it's hard to understand the "whys" in life
Sometimes nothing's clear for the moment,
but that will pass as well.
Aloha speeds hearts healings and
soon clarity will come your way.
And there is time for the hoku (stars) to sleep,
the day will always follow!
May Bill's uhane (spirit)always catch the NALU NUI (BIG wave)!! :)
Me Ke Aloha Menemene,
A 60's beach girl who landed on the Big Island with those Avery Brothers!