They were so proud of this catch that they couldn't wait to get back to the camp and show it to their fellow fishermen. Away they sped, only to discover upon reaching shore that they had lost most of the catch when these experienced fishermen forgot to tie the fishing baskets securely to the boat before putting them in the lake for safe keeping. One of Bill's most admirable traits was his ability to be able to say just the right things in times of crisis or tragedy, both publicly and privately. He could be gracious to and about those who might have wronged him, passionate and truly comforting when family or friends faced personal crises, and tolerant of listening to a person's concern which, in retrospect, might have been insignificant, but seemed important at the time. He had a vibrant personality that could fill any room he was in, yet in quiet personal talks, his attention was fully upon the speaker and the issues at hand.
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