'Thank You' for Your Support, Says the Ware Family

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their support to our family during this terrible time.

and that he loved Barbara and that he was comfortable and happy in his home, and in his community, in Mountain View.

What we found through this process was that Billy was a GREAT guy and that the kind things that he did were not only for the people that he knew, but that they were shared throughout the community.

The services for Bill were great because of everyone coming together. The entire family marveled about how many people stood up and shared a story about Bill and the person that he was. Many of the stories touched on the theme that we should be more like Bill and I agree with them, but others were funny or inspiring or touching, and they were all great and heartfelt. The outpouring of support for Bill . Our granddaughter stopped by the bus stop where Bill was killed and there were many people there reading scripture, saying prayers, and lighting candles, all for Billy.

The family was honored that the attended and spoke at his service. The most recent City Council Meeting was adjourned in Bill’s honor. We received a plant and a card from one of the City Council Members. The Environmental Planning Commission held a moment of silence at their meeting on Wednesday in Bill's honor. The family had no idea that he was so active in the community.

Several articles that I’ve read about Bill have made reference to the fact that whenever Bill spoke at a public meeting, he would always state that he was “happy to be there.” Based on the outpouring of love from the Mountain View community for Bill, why wouldn’t he be happy to be there? He was home.

Once again, I would like to thank everyone for their support of Bill’s family during this emotional time.

Jim Ware and Family

Placerville, CA

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