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Jack
August 24, 2022
Coach Squires recruited Bruce Lehane, Tommy Dempsey, Mike Burkes and several others to attend and run at Boston State. I didn't have the money for car fare and had other offers to attend college closer to home. I regret that decision. For a time, I would see Bill at various meets around the City. He was always encouraging and I needed that encouragement. What Jack MacDonald, Bill and the members of the GBTC did as a group as a team lifted me in some real bad times. What I had hoped for myself, the GBTC accomplished both individually and as a group. I wish I could have shared in that camaraderie, but due to some unavoidable circumstances I experienced it only as an outsider looking in. Regardless, I was proud of the GBTC spirit and team members, some had been my teammates, competitors and friends. And Bill was the right person to bring them all together. He was a generous and kind man and someone that I cherished while I knew him.
Al Siegal
July 10, 2022
I first met Coach Squires in 1958 at a 10 mile road race in Providence, RI. We became friends and a few years later he suggested that I enroll at Boston State College where I organized a running club. The college athletic director asked if I knew a good track coach and I suggested the experienced , successful running coach
Billy Squires.
Jack Fleming
July 9, 2022
Extending sympathy and sincere condolences to Coach's family. Coach connected on a one-to-one basis, and he got his message through while never trying to control or take credit. His satisfaction came the progress he made through back-and-forth conversations, the repetition of ideas while sometimes/often (?) needing to come at "it" from different angles, thinking on one's own, and -- most of all -- instilling the self-confidence that can only come from within. He was not only a player's coach, but he was also a coach's coach. East Coast proud and New England tough, Coach was patriotic and grounded in his old-school, hardwork-is-the-only-work-worth-doing upbringing. Fortunate to have known him and to have had the friendship unrelated to a stopwatch, workout, training and performance. He knew early that he was creating a legacy of paying it forward....
Michael Pieroni
July 8, 2022
Coach always had geat advice to give, we are all very fortunate to have learned from him both on and off the track.
James and Kathleen Goodberlet
July 8, 2022
It was sad to hear the news about the passing of a wonderful person in our lives. We both ran for Coach, first at different points in our lives and later at the same time. He had a great sense of humor, sometimes indecipherable instructions (for which our Sisu team frequently relied on Gerry to translate), and an incredible knack for getting a great performance out of you with workouts that didn't seem that difficult. He left you wanting more. Our condolences to the family. Thank you Coach for your gifts and time that you shared with us and for making our corner of the world a better place.
hal gabriel
July 7, 2022
While having a beer with Coach Squires back in the day at the Eliot Lounge, I was " griping" that I did not choose my parents better so that I would be able to run faster! Coach Squires acknowledged my lament. Then he suggested I show up the next evening at the BC track to observe his top runners, his "horses", do a "ladder" session. Their workout was astounding! Coach Squires was the very best!
Alan Milld
July 7, 2022
I met Billy at age 17 my first year at Boston State. I continued to be friends with him as a coach and a mentor through the Greater Boston Track Club. We remained in contact by phone when I moved to North Carolina. His inspiration inspired me to coach at Dedham High School for 30 years. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Paul Clerici
July 6, 2022
There is so much about Coach that I will miss - his sense of humor, caring, appreciation of life, benevolence, thoughtfulness. He enjoyed helping people to no end and loved the sport of running and all it offered. His legacy will continue in those whose lives he touched. Forever. Thank you, Coach. Paul Clerici
Tricia Noonan
July 6, 2022
Bill,
My deepest sympathy about your Dad.
Tricia Noonan
Winthrop, MA
Jane Seymourian
July 6, 2022
I had the privilege of taking care of Coach over the last 8 months and spent quality time learning about him, his legacy, joyful personality and deep faith. I learned so much more about the meaningful quality of life, family, friendships, devotion and passion to your work and purpose in life. Coach enriched my life! Coach was a remarkable man, taught beyond his incredible running legacy as a Coach, mentor and teaching lifelong skills to so many who had the privilege of knowing him! He will will be sadly missed by all. Knowing he is at peace and comfort with our Lord is a blessing. God Bless you, Coach squires. Sincerely, Jane Seymourian
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Miceal Chamberlain
July 6, 2022
I first met Coach Bill back in the sixties at Browne & Nichols Day Camp. He helped Jack Etter run the show and I was a councilor. I enjoyed coming every day as I looked forward to spending time with Bill. Easy to talk with but most of all it was his humility that impressed me the most even to this day. He was one of the "great ones"
Frank West
July 5, 2022
To the Squires family- Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I remember your family through my cousins- the Robertsons. I offer my deepest condolences to all.
John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II
July 5, 2022
This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.
Catherine Paccioretti
July 4, 2022
I met Bill when we both lived in condo in Wollaston. So kind and always made me laugh. Such a fine man and friend. And a treasure. So humble. Coach Squires is the Boston Marathon!!! RIP
Rita Driscoll
July 3, 2022
Bill: so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Visited him on so many Weds. at
Championship P.T. Always enjoyed his jovial conversations. I will keep him in my
thoughts and prayers.
Larry Bedrosian
July 3, 2022
My sympathies to Susan, Bill and Gerry. I had so many great days with him at B&N. May he RIP as he joins our other great friends from camp...Jack, Bill and Charlie. His smile will be with us forever.
Bill Harriman
July 3, 2022
I ran for Coach's track and cross country teams at Boston State from 1965-67 and again from 1972-76. He was a terrific coach, very knowledgeable and inspirational, kind of a space shot but a great teacher. I learned a lot from him, had a lot of fun, and went on to run 26 marathons and over a thousand road races. Thanks for everything, Coach!
Dom Taurasi
July 3, 2022
Bill we lived across the street from each other, played in the empty lot next to your house, ran to the Regent Theatre for movies, fished in Spy Pond and ran track at AHS. God bless your soul.
John B Jr Murray
July 2, 2022
Great teacher inventor of the knock of knowledge which trust me hurts. He is his great friend Dek now. Both ran the Boston Marathon and did excellent. R.I.P.
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