- Apr 25, 2010
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I would post this on your Facebook, but you're never on there anymore. I would text or call you, but I want other people to know the Bill I know.
When my DD was 10, she decided she wanted to pitch. I don't even remember how we heard about Bill, because we were still a rec ball family at that time. DD had her first lesson with Bill and the deal was sealed. She absolutely loved his goofy jokes and how he could actually do and show her what he was trying to teach her. He always asked her about herself and her life. He would tease and talk to DD's younger sister, whom we drug to lessons. If little sister or Dad didn't attend lessons with DD and I, Bill would always ask about them. Even if he was faking, he always seemed genuinely interested in our family. There were a couple times over the years of lessons, where we were unable to afford that week's lessons and Bill would tell me to bring her anyway. We got the pleasure of watching Bill teaching his son how to pitch and what a great dad he is. We got to watch Bill play in his Tuesday league and in tournament play, and he would always come sit with us and talk. We learned about Bill's family, just as he learned about ours. We gossiped, we vented, we talked about Sons of Anarchy. I can honestly say I consider you a friend.
As Maggie is getting ready to play her last game of HS ball and the likely the last game of her career, I want to thank you for always believing in her. Thank you for your patience in teaching her and in the breaking through of her shyness. Thank you for always speaking well of her. You have become one of her favorite people and we both miss lesson time with you. I pray that your health greatly improves and you can be the Bill we know and have a soft spot for, with a new generation of pitchers.
Crystle
When my DD was 10, she decided she wanted to pitch. I don't even remember how we heard about Bill, because we were still a rec ball family at that time. DD had her first lesson with Bill and the deal was sealed. She absolutely loved his goofy jokes and how he could actually do and show her what he was trying to teach her. He always asked her about herself and her life. He would tease and talk to DD's younger sister, whom we drug to lessons. If little sister or Dad didn't attend lessons with DD and I, Bill would always ask about them. Even if he was faking, he always seemed genuinely interested in our family. There were a couple times over the years of lessons, where we were unable to afford that week's lessons and Bill would tell me to bring her anyway. We got the pleasure of watching Bill teaching his son how to pitch and what a great dad he is. We got to watch Bill play in his Tuesday league and in tournament play, and he would always come sit with us and talk. We learned about Bill's family, just as he learned about ours. We gossiped, we vented, we talked about Sons of Anarchy. I can honestly say I consider you a friend.
As Maggie is getting ready to play her last game of HS ball and the likely the last game of her career, I want to thank you for always believing in her. Thank you for your patience in teaching her and in the breaking through of her shyness. Thank you for always speaking well of her. You have become one of her favorite people and we both miss lesson time with you. I pray that your health greatly improves and you can be the Bill we know and have a soft spot for, with a new generation of pitchers.
Crystle