Comments on: Sadness at Regatta Park

By: Mike Knopp

Mike Knopp — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:37:39 +0000

The OKC Boathouse Foundation will hosting a celebration of Bill’s life on Friday at 4:00pm in the Devon Boathouse. We welcome all to join us. This will be a casual event – just as Bill would have wanted it.

By: John Clarke

John Clarke — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:13:06 +0000

That would be Judge Lisa Hammond. Not faulting her mistake but at least she could do is offer a statement offering her condolences

By: keith gibson

keith gibson — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:03:17 +0000

Funny that you do not tell us which judge denied his request.

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:41:16 +0000

Steve, thanks for posting this. I remember Bill from what I think was his first Retro Metro meeting down on Film Row. He mentioned that he had moved to OKC for the rowing. How very said for his family.

By: Mike Knopp

Mike Knopp — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:42:11 +0000

Steve: Thank you for your posting about Bill. The rowing/ boathouse community is trying to come to terms with this senseless tragedy and the fact we lost such a unique and wonderful soul who had such a positive impact on so many lives. Bill carried himself with a unique spirit that drew people to him, showing a seemingly equal passion for his own pursuit of the Olympic dream and for the work he did to help others – especially the many young people he inspired. Bill was a prime representation of the type of people who the river is drawing to OKC – people who not only come here to train, but come to love our city and eagerly find ways to engage and give back. He will be truly missed. The OKC Boathouse Foundation is planning to host a memorial service for Bill after the holidays when all of the athletes return and are able to join in a celebration of Bill’s life. Details of this service will be announced soon. We are all keeping Bill and his family in our thoughts and prayers over this holiday season.