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. 

I made some small changes. I added the fact that we are a divergent group and what that means in this case. It tries to emphasized the unprecedented coming together that this forum has shown over this news.

Thanks Keith again.

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

Yeah..it is hitting pretty hard here...I'm fighting the bloody thing myself. But I'll be doing well.

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.

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

I understand how you feel man, but one thing I remember about Billy is that he could have a heated discussion w/ someone and still respect and appreciate them (as the Cakewalk staff pointed out earlier.) He didn't carry grudges, even if he sure as heck could hold his ground in an argument. :) 

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

Thanks chuckebaby.  There's a lovely quote by Billy himself in that post, which is now my signature.

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....

RIP Billy.