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Bill Gardner

Hi Everyone:

It tears me up to have to post this but I was contacted by Laurie Gardner (Bill's sister) last night. Bill passed away in August from a heart attack. I am posting this, with her permission, so that all his friends here know what has ocurred. I've also asked for a copy of the obituary and will post it, and any other information, when I get it.

Rest in peace Bill. You were a wealth of knowledge and gave freely of that knowledge. Our conversations will be sorely missed.

Doug

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Permalink Reply by A.. Parnell on November 4, 2010 at 9:17pm

My deepest condolences to the Bill Gardner family. Bill will be truely missed and will be appreciated for his contributions and priceless advice. A day to dive is a day to chose and a day you don't is a day you lose Bill lead that kind of a life. May the good Lord bless your soul. Rest in peace Bill it was a honor to have known you.

To Everyone else who may read this please take a moment and look up Bills photo page-Bill lived a good divers life!

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Permalink Reply by Doug Smith on November 4, 2010 at 11:06pm

Here is the copy of the Obit. I've passed on the URL of this page to Laurie so she can read your comments as well. Thanks for the support guys.

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Permalink Reply by Will on November 5, 2010 at 12:25am

That is really sad to hear, condolences to Bills family. I was starting to wonder because Bill hasnt posted in a while and he sent me a letter saying that he was having a bit of health issues, I was just about to write him and see whats going on. And then this sad news came in. RIP Bill and thanks for all the advice

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Permalink Reply by Erik Golub on November 5, 2010 at 1:53am

Rest in peace Bill. My condolences to the family.

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Permalink Reply by Evan Palmer on November 5, 2010 at 4:47am

My sincere condolences to Bill's Family.

A good man, with a big heart willing to help anyone who asked.

Thanks for everything, you will be sadly missed.

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Permalink Reply by Fred C. Johnson on November 5, 2010 at 9:18am

My most sincere condolences to the Family.
RIP Bill , Sailing into the light,may you have fair winds and a following sea.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Bonner on November 5, 2010 at 1:34pm

My Prayers and thoughts to Bills family. We have lost A mentor Friend And a great person he will be deeply missed God Bless

The Bonner Family

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Permalink Reply by BISHOP on November 5, 2010 at 4:20pm

THE DIVERS PRAYER

Oh Lord, let us experience
The closeness of you as
We exalt in the glories
Of the sea;
Permit the upward spiral
Of our bubbles to form
A silver pathway leading to heaven;
Let us share in peace
The vibrant beauty of
This waterworld with all
Creatures dwelling within;
Give us the wisdom not
To destroy but to observe
And study the birthplace
Of man;
Bring us safely to shore, Oh Lord
That we may tell others of
The wondrous world below.

By
Raymond V. Morrow
RIP Mr Gardner. Thanks for the wisdom and the willingness to tell it like it is.