Thank you for all the help you have provided us with Mister Billy A you have now become another shining star in the sky. Rest in peace sir your kindness will never be forgotten. My respect and condolences to your family and your loved ones. Awal

The thing I remember most about Billy was his passion. We had a few heated exchanges over the years, some warranted, some perhaps not, but they were all based on our shared passion for SONAR and music making in general. 

Looking back I respect him even more because of those disagreements.

Our arguments would always end politely, which I'm grateful for, and although I am saddened by his death I am somewhat relieved that any suffering he may have been going through (and I imagine there is quite a bit with brain cancer), is now over. 

I hadn't met him in person as many others on the forum have, but I think he'll always have a special place here as he was such a vocal and valued part of our community for so long. 

Oh, and he was a fantastic musician, as well.

SP

John


May I propose that we as a forum send a letter to his family expressing our deep sorrow and our great feeling of loss.

I view this thread as a kind of testimonial to Ba Midi that is great for us but does nothing for those of his family he left behind. I believe they would like to know just how much he meant to us here.

A single letter from all of us noting what his loss to us means.

This is in respect for him and for those that were close to him.

it could be posted here and signed by each of us and forwarded via CW, if CW agrees. Or by some other means if so desired.

If  this forum agrees please let us know here or PM me.

I will write a draft for all to agree with or others can do the same and the forum can pick the one that is most appropriate.

Of course we can decide not to do so if that is the forum's wish.

This is simply a proposal. 

Yesterday when it was confirmed I was in no mood to post anything on this forum. Somehow none of the various threads held any interest for me.

Today I can deal with this thread and this forum as a whole. But it is still a shock. 

Great idea, John! If there's a way this can be done, I'm all for it.

Rain

John


May I propose that we as a forum send a letter to his family expressing our deep sorrow and our great feeling of loss.

I view this thread as a kind of testimonial to Ba Midi that is great for us but does nothing for those of his family he left behind. I believe they would like to know just how much he meant to us here.

A single letter from all of us noting what his loss to us means.

This is in respect for him and for those that were close to him.

it could be posted here and signed by each of us and forwarded via CW, if CW agrees. Or by some other means if so desired.

If  this forum agrees please let us know here or PM me.

I will write a draft for all to agree with or others can do the same and the forum can pick the one that is most appropriate.

Of course we can decide not to do so if that is the forum's wish.

This is simply a proposal. 

Yesterday when it was confirmed I was in no mood to post anything on this forum. Somehow none of the various threads held any interest for me.

Today I can deal with this thread and this forum as a whole. But it is still a shock. 

Great idea, John! If there's a way this can be done, I'm all for it.

Yup, sounds like a good idea to me - seeing the comments from CW staff here, I'm sure they will find a way to do this.

I just found out via the Grapevine that our friend Billy passed on.

He was an inspiration to me while we we Beta Testers many moons ago

Rest in Peace Billy!

Your friend

Jan van Schalkwyk

I agree, would be nice to send a note of condolence to the closest family members, if possible.

paulo

Rain

John


May I propose that we as a forum send a letter to his family expressing our deep sorrow and our great feeling of loss.

I view this thread as a kind of testimonial to Ba Midi that is great for us but does nothing for those of his family he left behind. I believe they would like to know just how much he meant to us here.

A single letter from all of us noting what his loss to us means.

This is in respect for him and for those that were close to him.

it could be posted here and signed by each of us and forwarded via CW, if CW agrees. Or by some other means if so desired.

If  this forum agrees please let us know here or PM me.

I will write a draft for all to agree with or others can do the same and the forum can pick the one that is most appropriate.

Of course we can decide not to do so if that is the forum's wish.

This is simply a proposal. 

Yesterday when it was confirmed I was in no mood to post anything on this forum. Somehow none of the various threads held any interest for me.

Today I can deal with this thread and this forum as a whole. But it is still a shock. 

Great idea, John! If there's a way this can be done, I'm all for it.

Yup, sounds like a good idea to me - seeing the comments from CW staff here, I'm sure they will find a way to do this.

If you can, please. Maybe even a print out of this thread as well with our condolences .....

John


May I propose that we as a forum send a letter to his family expressing our deep sorrow and our great feeling of loss.

I view this thread as a kind of testimonial to Ba Midi that is great for us but does nothing for those of his family he left behind. I believe they would like to know just how much he meant to us here.

A single letter from all of us noting what his loss to us means.

This is in respect for him and for those that were close to him.

it could be posted here and signed by each of us and forwarded via CW, if CW agrees. Or by some other means if so desired.

If  this forum agrees please let us know here or PM me.

I will write a draft for all to agree with or others can do the same and the forum can pick the one that is most appropriate.

Of course we can decide not to do so if that is the forum's wish.

This is simply a proposal. 

Yesterday when it was confirmed I was in no mood to post anything on this forum. Somehow none of the various threads held any interest for me.

Today I can deal with this thread and this forum as a whole. But it is still a shock. 

Good one John, I'm in too

 Very sad, he was a great asset to the songs forum, he will be missed.  RIP old friend.

to everything there is a season- and this one sucks...

I'd like to think Billy would beg to differ