William J. Bender

Dear Nina, I just saw the notice on the Buffalo Schools website. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a fun person to be around. My father loved him so much and had so many wonderful stories about their adventures with Norman and Sons construction . Oh how he loved to talk about how the three of them laughed together. I am so sorry for you and the girls. Anne and I would have come if we would have know. My love to you and your family. Polly Hart and Anne Laffler

To Bill's family, My deepest condolences on his passing. We started our careers at Grover in the 70' s and finished other at Hutch. Bill was a great guy, good friend and well respected teacher and colleague. It has been many years since we saw each other but the memories we shared are good ones. May your happy memories of and with him soften his loss to all. Be at peace my friend. Doc McClary