William "Bill" Schmitt

I got to know Bill Schmitt only recently, in cyberspace, as he provided huge assistance to me on a handheld computer programmers bulletin board over the last few months. He spent hours, free of charge, writing a "DLL" to help me "do some stuff" I was needing to do for my software on the Windows Mobile operating system.

But even in such a distant setting, Bill's wit, kindness and generosity came through. He was huge asset to our developer community, and we'll miss him greatly. Words...

I really will miss Bill. I first met him through xjbikes.com but since we lived only about 15 minutes apart he became a good friend. He was the kind of friend that no matter how long you had known him, whether months or years, you felt like you had known him all your life. Nothing I can say can assuage the anguish of his family. He made a lasting positive impact on his friends, his church, his co-workers, the online xjbikes.com community, and most importantly on his family. My deepest...

I am grateful to have had what little time we had with Bill. He was a great inspiration to and supporter of our shared passion at XJBikes. May God bless the Schmitt family for giving so generously of their beloved to the rest of us. Peaceful journeys Bill.

My deepest condolences at your loss. Words seems so empty in these times of great sorrow. Even though I can't be there to offer my shoulder to cry on or hug to comfort you, I pray that our Lord holds you tight each night and comforts you with His peace and love...
Brian "Mad_Bohemian" xjbikes forum.

I worked with Bill for several years in IBM's RSS organization. He was a good man, and he will be missed by his fellow IBMers. My deepest sympathy to his family. You are in my prayers.

Sandra, Beth Steven, I know there is nothing I can say to relieve the grief you are feeling. I only knew Bill through the XJbikes forum and he reminded me of my father. I took an instant liking to him. I believe my uncle said it best when speaking of my own father after his passing:

"Weep not in grief that he is gone, but rejoice that he was."

All our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Bill was a generous man to his fellow riders, offering time and information and love of riding to assist others freely. Having communicated with him by email, it had been my hope to visit and meet him in person. Alas, it seems I will have to wait awhile. I can only conclude that his kindness will be sorely missed everywhere he used to be. I am deeply gladdened to know I will be seeing him eventually.

Our prayers are with the your family during this time of sorrow. Have good Memories of Bill at the Charlotte IBM site....