It seems to me that the guy also needs a Wikipedia entry. But for that, I guess you'd have to find out a bit more about his history from his family. 

it would be nice if cake could find a way some how to put his name in concrete around here somewhere.
he dedicated alot of time here helping people including myself.
i feel like a real jerk because one of the last things i said to billy was:
"why isnt this in the coffee house"
it was the Robin Gibb thread he had started that probably hit so close to home.

it was billys last thread and its well worth a read.

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2547290

Charlie you have nothing to feel bad about. You could not have known about his situation. No one did. He kept it from us for a reason. We have to respect that.

Further he would have liked it that you were treating him as if everything were fine. And for that time he was fine on this forum. That is what you must remember.

I was thinking we could all change our avatars to Billy's as a sign of respect, but that may get confusing..

chuckebaby


it would be nice if cake could find a way some how to put his name in concrete around here somewhere.
he dedicated alot of time here helping people including myself.
i feel like a real jerk because one of the last things i said to billy was:
"why isnt this in the coffee house"
it was the Robin Gibb thread he had started that probably hit so close to home.

it was billys last thread and its well worth a read.

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2547290

 
Don't beat yourself up Charlie, I'm sure that's what Billy would say.
 
Just read that thread as well, post#13 has made me quite emotional....

Wow, this is very sad news.  Billy was a very talented, down to earth guy who was always very helpful here on the forum.
 
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.  Rest in peace, Billy.

FastBikerBoy

chuckebaby


it would be nice if cake could find a way some how to put his name in concrete around here somewhere.
he dedicated alot of time here helping people including myself.
i feel like a real jerk because one of the last things i said to billy was:
"why isnt this in the coffee house"
it was the Robin Gibb thread he had started that probably hit so close to home.

it was billys last thread and its well worth a read.

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2547290

 
Don't beat yourself up Charlie, I'm sure that's what Billy would say.
 
Just read that thread as well, post#13 has made me quite emotional....

+1

Thank you to the poster that put the zip file of Billys music here.  I listened to it yesterday and was very impressed with Billy's skills as a musician.  Though I cant say as I knew him personally here I do know that I read a LOT of his posts in various threads... and that he did help a lot of us out with his keen insight.
Its always sad when we lose someone... even moreso when its someone we know cares about what we do.
 
Thank you, Billy :)
 
Me

John, count me in to sign the letter. Simple but true and "hearted". Thank you, Mario

I've read a few times in this thread that Billy was passionate about his positions but respectful to others at the same time.  That is my impression as well.  In addition, Billy always seemed to be the voice or reason in any heated debate here on the forum.  I also PM'd back and forth with Billy on several occasions asking for advice and just to bounce ideas off him.  He always responded kindly and with very thoughtful feedback.
 
I will miss him here...R.I.P Billy

Excellent job John, please add me as well. Thanks.

 
A big "+1" from me.   There was only one Billy "BA-Midi" Arnell.
 

Good one John. Please add my name.

I am sorry but if you wish your name to be on the letter please post it in the BA Midi letter thread. It is easier for me to add it from there. Again I am sorry for this.

I plan to contact CW tomorrow Friday to see if they can send the letter via US Mail to the family. If they can not I will do so, all I need is the address. 

To me this thread and the outpouring in it is the forum's finest hour.

John


I am sorry but if you wish your name to be on the letter please post it in the BA Midi letter thread. It is easier for me to add it from there. Again I am sorry for this.

I plan to contact CW tomorrow Friday to see if they can send the letter via US Mail to the family. If they can not I will do so, all I need is the address. 

To me this thread and the outpouring in it is the forum's finest hour.

Yes.
Thanks for this great initiative, john.
 

g_randybrown

To me this thread and the outpouring in it is the forum's finest hour.

by far

Ditto. 


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