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1993 - Bill with Idris Kamalov
November 2, 2007
1997 - Bill in Khiva, Uzbekistan
November 2, 2007
Sep 1993 - Bill with family of Sabir Kamalov in Nukus.
November 2, 2007
Yusup Kamalova
November 2, 2007
I met Bill in spring 1991 during “green” conference in Moscow. It was then, together with friends from Tashkent, Turkmenistan and me that Bill decided to organize the Aral Sea Committee. He sacrificed his job at the San Francisco Bay Institute to fully dedicate himself to the dying Aral. From that time on, he had visited our region often, met with people and wrote articles about the Aral Sea.
In 1994 Bill received Fund Eurasia grant to hold a conference in San Diego, CA dedicated to the issue of the Aral Sea. Five people from Uzbekistan, all of which were from non-government organizations participated in the conference.
In the same year, Bill helped my son Idris come to California to graduate from high school. Bill became a very close friend of the family. My father, the academician, related to Bill – they are both veterans of the WWII.
In 1997 Bill came to Nukus with his wife Elizabeth. They were the dearest guests in our house.
In 1998 Bill and I took a trip by car across the whole Turkmenistan. The same year Bill nominated Oral Otaniyazova to receive a Goldman award, which she did in 2000.
For me, Bill was a second father. He had taught me a lot and I will forever remember him.
Bill is missed by many friends in Karakalpakstan, some of them are: Sabir Kamalov – the academician, Nagmet Aumbetov – Chairman of the Karakalpak branch of Academy of Science of Uzbekistan, Gulaysha Esemuratova – the writer, Marinika Babanazarova – Director of the Art Museum of Savitcky and many more.
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Oleg Tsaruk
November 1, 2007
It is more then difficult to believe that Bill left us... his energy, enthusiasm, readiness to act immediately were almost incredible. He visited our family only once, but immediately became a friend to all - from my daugther (at that time 5) till mother-in-law (60). doesn't matther that except me and my sohn nobody spoke English. He was simply great Man, and I thank to God for being his frend.
Philip Micklin
November 1, 2007
In the 1990s I got to know Bill because of our mutual interest in the plight of the Aral Sea. He was a unique person who devoted great
energy, integrity and honesty to whatever he pursued. He made a major
contribution to bringing the Aral Sea's sad situation to the attention
of the world.
Anar Kamalova
October 31, 2007
Bill was like a grandfather to me. I remember him being in my life from the day I remember myself. He was always full of laughter that would light up the whole room and make me giggle. He was always so gentle and sweet. These memories of him will be forever cherished.
Cynthia Nowak
October 7, 2007
Uncle Bill Davoren was a wonderful mysterious man to his Colorado family. We envied his life on the San Francisco Bay and admired his political, economic and social standing in California. He had a great sense of humor and was a wonderful host when I visited him at his California home. I remember Uncle Bill driving his convertible sports car in Evergreen, Colorado in the late 60's. He was a free spirit, bound to change the world and full of life. I only wish we would have had more time with him. My dad, John Davoren, wanted to visit his brother in the last few years, but due to his health he was unable. I am truly sorry Dad couldn't get out there to see his brother. I think the loss of Uncle Bill has been harder on my Dad than I expected. He left a legacy which seems to be a tradition in the Davoren family to which I hope to do the same for my children and grandchildren. This is a reminder that life is so short and we shouldn't take family for granted.
Sincerely,
Cynthia (Davoren) Nowak
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