I first saw Bill when I was eight years old, probably about a year before his daughter, my wife, was born. I was looking out of my bedroom window late at night watching dramatic events in the road outside. The way he arrested my friend's dad impressed me very much; he was obviously an upright man of strong character. When I got to know him better, about twenty years later, my initial impression was confirmed. He was a brilliant father-in-law and a great friend. He was also a wonderful grandad to our three boys. God bless you Bill.