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Post by phonojack on May 23, 2013 12:13:49 GMT -5
Hi Friends,
I'm sad to report that good friend Bill Floyd, known here as maroongem has passed away from a quick onset of melanoma cancer. Bill was perhaps one of the most knowledgeable researchers and restorers of Edison phonographs. Always willing to help anyone needing a hand with some project he cheerfully gave of his time and talent to many. All around good guy and loss to many. Bill had an incredible collection of Edison machines, but more important he earned an incredible collection of good friends and a great family.
If you're a member of MAPS, look for an upcoming write up or link to the MAPS article about Bill.
Jack
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Post by wagnerian on May 24, 2013 3:59:16 GMT -5
Dear me, this is so sad. My thoughts go out to Bill's family and friends.
I never met Bill, except through this forum, but he has been very helpful to me and I always enjoyed reading his posts.
A sad day.
Tim W-W
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Post by pughphonos on May 24, 2013 18:38:57 GMT -5
Jack, I'm glad that MAPS is planning a nice memorial notice. It is so sad to lose colleagues.
Ralph
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Post by lucius1958 on May 25, 2013 0:05:01 GMT -5
He will be missed.
BillS
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Post by Edison Restorer 64 on May 30, 2013 16:05:38 GMT -5
Yes Bill and I were in the same club he was a dear friend and a good club member. He would allways help me if i needed anything to do with phonographs. he enjoyes his collection . I would often visit heim once in a while at his home . I will deeply miss Bill he was a Very dear friend and club member
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Post by martinola on Jun 1, 2013 15:23:17 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Over the years I've really enjoyed my online conversations with him. I've found him to be generous and helpful. Those are two qualities I've really come to look for in people. My sympathy and prayers go to his family.
- Martin
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Post by gibsonj on Jun 6, 2013 10:33:49 GMT -5
Very sad news. Bill did some quality reproducer work for me on a couple of occasions. I truly appreciated his knowledge and enthusiasm for our hobby. Always enjoyed talking with him over the phone or reading his posts. My sympathy and prayers to his family as well.
John
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Post by larryh on Jun 8, 2013 9:18:50 GMT -5
I too am surprised and saddened to hear of Bills passing.. He was one of the first people here to encourage me to pursue my goal of designing a diaphragm for the Edison machines. He had tested and still used several that I created. He was someone who always was here to answer a question or show a new comer to the right links when they needed help.. A feat in its self as a board with somewhat limited attendance. I only talked with him a couple of times by phone but have a long list of emails he and I shared on topics. He will be missed.
Larry
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