William R. Gruver

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I did not know William Gruver on a personal basis, but I was lucky enough to be the recipient of many of his books, rich in American and world history, much like his own life, and I have been enlightened by his wife Barbara on his value in both the arenas of politics, and journalism, the latter of which holds only second to his devotion and love for his wife and family. Not meeting him was an opportunity missed.

I had the honor to meet nill only a few times....and what a pleasure those few times were. I work with his wife barbara I am her unofficial granddaughter...and to meet her other half was really getting to know her as a whole...and now that she is without is to say she is not herself. I still remember bill ....you like your steak rare...and trust me that one day we will share it like i told you we would. i am grateful to have met you and may your soul rest in peace...and as long as i am able...

Bill Gruver and I met when he joined Carl Byoir & Associates, the New York public relations firm back in the mid-1970's when his client was the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission appointed by the President of the U.S. to commemorate and celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. Now U.S. Senator John Warner was the Chairman of the commemoration. This assignment fit well with Bill's American History major at Columbia University. Among other things, Bill organized a nationwide news...

I only met Bill Gruver one time and he was such a nice man. I’ve known his wife Barb and have been friends with her for many years. I was always amazed on Bill’s life history and wished I knew him better. I loved to here all that he accomplished through out his lifetime. I know his family and especially Barb who took care of him for many years miss Bill dearly.

So rich a life, so well lived. That was my
friend, Bill Gruver. We met as Sen RobertF Kennedy's press advance men in Indiana and stayed with the campaign all the way to Arlington National Cemetery. In the many years that followed, we remained close friends, a friendship that soon included his wife, Barbara, who was his rock and his great love. William R Gruver II was an original and I am lucky
beyond measure to have known him.

Bill...
Heaven has gained a true friend. Your mentorship and guidance early in my broadcasting career meant a great deal. Your loyal and loving friendship in the years that followed meant even more. God bless, my pal.
Mike Forbes

Earth shall miss such a wise, intellectual soul. A man who has accomplished so much will truly be missed by all those whom had the privilege to know Bill. Our heart goes out to his wife Barb and family.

I had the honor of meeting Bill who was the husband of Barb, whom I've known for many years. Bill gave me an autographed copy of his book and I told him, "When I get my book published I'll give you a copy." Unfortunately Bill was very sick when my book was published so I never had the honor of presenting it to him. I admire all that he has accomplished in his lifetime and know he was loved by many.
I salute you Bill and will catch up with you in heaven one day.