In 1995, I came to Montclair State University to Produce "Theatrefest", the professional Equity theatre-in-residence, there. At that time, I met Bill, and his business partner, Paul, who were to be in charge of our marketing. For 8 years I worked closely with them both and Bill became a constant consultant to me, a terrific contact to celebrities (which he loved and was quite good at it too!) and a close and wonderful friend over lunch meetings, dinners, drinks and going into NY to see shows;celebrities in concert! This was not just a professional relationship, but a personal one from one who was as concerned about my personal welfare as much as he was my professional life and the marketing of my interests and promotions. The proof of this is that Bill has spent a weekend at my house with Mary Ellen and myself and has invited us (and we accepted) no less than two times at his newly purchased home in New Hope, PA. What a grand host he was - opening his heart, his home and tours to restaurants and the township - which is gorgeous. I was at his side when his mother died. Met and knew his sister in New Hope and Garfield as well. I had a big, wealthy supporter of Theatrefest who was in her 80's who knew Bill and she needed a new car. Worried about getting taken advantage of, Bill met with her and went with her to buy a new car. This was the person he was - and remains to all of us! What would he not do for anyone????? Bill was great fun, intelligent, a great marketing strategist for a multiplicity of companies and organizations and built his business and held on to it with many talented partners and workers - all genuinely nice. In 1994, I was chosen to produce the opening of the Bowie Performing Arts Center in Bowie, MD - AND HE WAS THE FIRST PERSON I CALLED! We opened 8 shows in 7 days - and he got Leslie Uggams to come down and do my fundraiser night! His face was as brilliant as the photo when she walked in! As all of you who may read this, I am devestated over my loss, his very young age, his brilliant talents and light that he always brought to me - and, I know all of you. Who didn't feel close and personal to Bill? I felt a need to write as, perhaps, it may be somewhat healing to me and, hopefully, to you. I truly believe that Bill was so very kind, intelligent on that computer, and such a great marketer, that God needed him quickly - especially in this America that is lacking all three. My heart is heavy but reaches out to you all................... Roger Riggle