3 YEARS AGO

As you can imagine, today is a sad day. It marks the third anniversary of Bill's passing. And while it has gotten a little easier, days like today bring back the painful memory of hearing the news that he had died.

Thank you to those who stopped by today to remember Bill.


There is a song on the latest Bruce Springsteen CD that makes me think of Bill whenever I hear it. I thought I would share it with you. I think you'll agree that be around Bill was often a carnival. I think we all loved being part of that carnival and we all loved him...

THE LAST CARNIVAL

Sundown, sundown
They're taking all the tents down
Where have you gone my handsome Billy?

Sundown, sundown
The carnival trains' leavin' town
Where are you now my darlin' Billy?

We won't be dancing together on the high wire
Facing the lions with you at my side anymore
We won't be breathin' the smoke and the fire
On the midway

Hangin' from the trapeze my wrists waitin' for your wrists
Two daredevils high up on the wall of death
You throwin' the knife that lands inches from my heart
Sundown

Moonrise, moonrise
The light that was in your eyes
Has gone away

Daybreak, daybreak
The thing in you that made me ache
Has gone to stay

We'll be riding the train without you tonight
The train that keeps on movin'
Its black smoke scorching the evening sky
A million stars shining above us like every soul livin' and dead
Has been gathered together by a God to sing a hymn over your bones

Sundown, sundown
Empty are the fairgrounds
Where are you now my handsome Billy?