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Bill Rich

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Allen Goff:
Sad news for sure.
Got to fly with Bill many times when Jan and I would vacation in Florida in the winter months.
Great coach, competitor and friend. Thanks for the memories Bill.
Blessings

Derek Barry:
  I have known Bill most of my life. I met him going to the King Orange Contest in Florida when I was probably 8-9 years old. He dominated that contest for many years, and we joked that his name was all over that perpetual trophy, like a rash. I really got to "know" Bill when we were on the US team in 2010. He and I shared a room, and were launching partners at the field.  We had a wonderful 2 weeks, and had some very memorable moments together,  like finding a huge swimming park that was part of our hotel, but completely hidden unless you knew it was there. Of course we took a swim, before we informed the rest of the team. Coming back in swimming trunks  and towels didn't seem to go over too well. It was 100 degrees "inside" the hotel....

I will forever cherish the time we had together Bill. Godspeed my friend.

Derek Barry

MikeyPratt:
I’m very sad to hear this, Bill was a hell of a guy and good friend to many of us.
He will be missed, and my heart goes out to his family.
Mike Pratt

peabody:
I was able to get Bill to take some flights even while wearing his jet pack (O2).
Last spring, I believe

Doug Moon:
This is really sad news.  Bill was a great guy.  I always looked forward to conversations with Bill at the nats.  He was a fierce competitor as well.    I am glad I knew him and I will miss him.  Here is in 2012 during one of his many Saturday morning appearances at the nats.

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