Bill Teague

Bill was good friend and strong mentor of mine throughout my blood banking career. It was an honor to know Bill and benefit from his support and wisdom. I was able to recognize Bill as the Administrative Award Lecturer doing my year as a South Central Association of Blood Banks President. I also had the pleasure of working with Bill to build a swing set for his grandsons in Baton Rouge. He was one of a kind. My thoughts are with the family at this time.

Since the first time I met Bill, we were friends. He was a great teacher, mentor and gave me support and advice throughout our relationship. From Bill's good heart flowed words that brought life, gratefulness, and thankfulness. After I married Marta he blessed both our lives more than we could say. Bill received the ultimate Christmas gift, meeting Jesus Christ our savior that morning. We will miss you Bill and remember you always dear friend, until we meet again.

Bill was my unofficial mentor; he taught me the right way to run a blood center. I cherish many wonderful memories of our association as friends and colleagues.

I had the pleasure of Bill mentoring me through the South Central Association of Blood Banks protégé program. I learned so much from him. His guidance allowed me to take my career to the next level. My heart is sad and our world has truly lost a great man. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Teague family. May you find peace during this difficult time.