Billy Williams

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Age: 74 Birthday: September 28

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Billy Williams left a comment for John Richeson

"Thanks John; have been dropping in slightly more lately, say hi to Hope if you will."

Billy Williams left a comment for Debra (Rosenburg) Ferrell

"Happy Birthday Debra!!!"

Billy Williams left a comment for David Bailey

"Thank you David...I wonder what MY David will have to say..."

Billy Williams left a comment for Tommy Gremillion

"I still drop in once in a while. haven't gotten flak though once or twice a lack of response has stung slightly. Is it worse to be "challenged" or ignored...considered an Orwellian unperson. Yet someone here has had a habit of making me smile at the…"

Billy Williams left a comment for Peg Kelly

"Well I haven't been dropping in very much last few years; good to see you are still around. :)"

Billy Williams left a comment for david r. bedard

"Hi, "Lord Dave" (from the corps camping trip out of Emporia in March 1978)"

Billy Williams left a comment for David Bailey

"Thank you David. I am busy imaging you giving your greeting verbally with a Tennessee drawl. I gotta get on more often; I miss a bunch of birthdays by being away so much.
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Billy Williams left a comment for Debra (Rosenburg) Ferrell

"I have always wanted to do something like this on this day for someone I've never known...Happy Birthday Debra! Closest I can come to a gift is a memory of standing with the Way C of E Choir at ROA 1978 about to sing the Hallelujah Chorus (Which we…"

Billy Williams left a comment for Steve Morrison

"This is a double pleasure; I sent you a message and now I will declare publically my desire for you to have the greatest birthday of your life. Indy, Emporia, HQ, LEAD**, you should know my memory is still sharp enough not to forget you through…"

Billy Williams left a comment for Vini Roccosalvo

"Thanks for the message answer, Vini...I just want to make it public that I remember you well as a real cool guy, which you still are. Among other things, I remember when the Emporia paper did an article on the campus and the corps during our first…"

Billy Williams left a comment for Robert Neumer

"Well now I'd better say hi to you too, and see if my name rings any distant bell...I was at HQ as 8th corps in the fall of 1979 and I do remember you even though we didn't blab too much with each other."

Billy Williams left a comment for Clarissa Cadwalader Neumer

"Hi and welcome. Not that we knew each other that well, but I certainly remember you from my last times in the Way, at HQ in the fall of 1979."

Billy Williams left a comment for David Dougherty

"I'll be honest, as one who is supposed to be known for his memory, I haven't placed you yet. I think I can remember most 6th corps, as all should have spent some time with us (8th corps) in residence at Emporia. Perhaps you recall me better; I wont…"

Billy Williams commented on John Richeson's blog post NING Virtual Gifts - Deleting soon

"Joe, I wonder if people still use that meat tenderizer???

I know my homeowners insurance company, Allied, use to be known years ago by the acronym of AIDS....They not only changed that, but admitted to everybody in their note why they changed…"

Billy Williams commented on John Richeson's blog post NING Virtual Gifts - Deleting soon

"Joe, remember that skit we were in? We could pretend to be IRS agents, take everyone's money, and give it to John (after our commission of course).."

Billy Williams left a comment for John Richeson

"Hey John, don't get me going on global warming!!??!!

Could you refresh me on what this little gift system is and how it works, or point me to where it is explained? I have been very sporadic on my visits here. No biggee."

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Gender

Male

Location

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Birthday:

September 28

Age:

Way Corp group(s) I was in

8th corps

Where I live

South Dakota

Married or Single

Married

About Me

Lasted through the first part of my final residence year at HQ before leaving via deprogramming. It was not the way to go. Okay, actually just before the deprogramming I was put on LOA. Married my Russian wife on April 27th 1985. Her family is one of the two "Siberian Seven" families, 7 members of which (including my now mother-in-law and one of my brothers-in-law) were in refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, USSR for 5 years, the ordeal starting near the end of my first residence year. We have 5 kids, one of which has been my stepdaughter since age 3 and who is now doing graduate studies at GW University in D.C. We have 2 special needs kids, one born with spina bifida and one autistic, always presenting a challenge especially since they are 21 and 18. Our youngest is a math whiz and in 2006 as an 8th grader represented our state at Mathcounts nationals in DC; getting to spend time with big sister during free time.

My Interests

WWII studies, sprouting from being the truest baby boomer as both my parents were in the Navy during the war. Have delved more specifically into the battle of the Bulge and the last days of the Japanese Empire, including the ploitical turmoil in Japan and the development of the atomic bomb. Also baseball umpiring (see below), and there would be several other things which I just don't have time and/or money for.

Employment or Career

Weather forecasting, baseball umpiring

Music I Like

Movie themes (James Bond and others) Popular oldies (especially from my early 70s stint as a campus radio DJ)

Books I Like

Sci fi classics (Jules Verne, George Orwell, etc)

Television I like

Like some other old farts, a lot of the old reruns.

Movies I like

Various. Like TV a tendency toward the old ones, but not nearly so much so. Star Wars/Mark Hamill buff. In fact, one of the most inspirational movies I have ever seen never made wide release after it was made several years ago, "Walking Across Egypt" starring ellen Burstyn, Jonothan Taylor Thomas, and mark Hamill.

Sports Teams I like

Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, Penn state anything.

My Email Address:

smile092850@hotmail.com

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David Bailey March 17, 2009 at 2:09pm

Wow that is amazing. My mind is blank on that one. I laughed when you mentioned Steve, we go back along way to, just now read a message from him and Lynn. So where the hell is my "barclava", (I think we spell it in England like balaclarva,) it cost me $ 4,000.00 so if you would send that to me, all will be forgiven...ha...You say you remember more about my singing, please please tell me more, or do I not need to hear it? You are cool Billy, God bless you man...DB
David Bailey March 15, 2009 at 10:32pm

Hi Billy. I still don't get the "Barclava" thing. Could you please explain it to me.
God bless...DB
Wayne B. Fortier February 9, 2009 at 2:47am

WOW that was a very long time ago! Still have alot of memories though. Some of the best days of my life. I am sure I had grown so much in those days that have helped me through the present times it is amazing! Very nice sharing your heart on trust!
christopher brooks February 4, 2009 at 3:22pm

Billy, Yes, I remember you. God bless you abundantly, sir. I trust all is well with you. Trust in Him with all that you are and keep on keep'n on. See you there or in the air. CB
John Zika February 3, 2009 at 4:55pm

Billy,

I honestly did not remember the performance at ROA 1989. The hymns that we performed which are most pronounced in my memory are "Thessalonica", the "Hallelujah Chorus" done at the Way C of E, and "Psalm 103 --- Bless the Lord, Oh My Soul..." I was actually just thinking about these lately.

Thanks again for the memory stimulator!

John
John Zika January 22, 2009 at 2:27pm

Billy,

Thanks for the further elucidation on our common memory exercise. I'm thankful that the lighter side of life is something you value, and that I have been able to bless you with that. At times, things seem to get heavy in my thinking, and then someone will step up and teach on "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: But a broken spirit drieth the bones" and I am reminded of the importance of a merry heart (Prov. 15:13) and a good word (Prov. 12:25).

God's blessings

John
John Zika January 21, 2009 at 4:34pm

Billy,

Thanks for the memory from the deserted barn in the midst of the thunderstorms and the snow. I remember much of that camping trip, but I didn't remember what you remembered!

All of the best to you --- and thanks for your kindness and notes!

John
John Zika January 19, 2009 at 2:32pm

Billy,

God bless you! "Long time no see" would be quite an understatement! I told someone recently about your abilities as a tenor when we used to practice from 9:30PM until ????PM, and our voices would be challenged to stay on key.

BTW...What comment or announcement did I make on the March 1978 camping trip. This eludes my memory.

God bless you, and have a wonderful day and evening!

In Christ's love,

John
Peg Kelly December 24, 2008 at 11:13am

Just a quick note to you - to say hello. Hope all is well with you and your family. My thoughts are with you. Happy Holidays.
Keep well and stay warm.
Peg Kelly :)
John Richeson October 22, 2008 at 11:00am

Hi Billy. Ok, yeah now I connect the dots. Love your page. It was nice chatting with you. Heck, I wish everybody would just use their real names. I forget who is who. I miss some people. (Others not so much, ha, ha.)

How do you like our Rays? First game World Series tonight!

Love to your family. Post a few pictures if so inclined. Hope to meet you face to face someday. Say hi to others on the other site.

John & Hope

PS - Deprogramming! Now that's a dandy! Incredible, that era. You should write a Blog here about your experiences and thoughts about that. Today deprogramming would be lawsuit city, I bet, if it still existed.