PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 12

This appears to be a photo taken in Joshua Tree possibly in the early 1990s. If anyone has more detail, please comment.

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 11

Bill swinging from a tree at our Long Island summer home on Elizabeth Way in Ridge, New York - July 1964

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 10

Bill on the 'Comin' At Ya!' set, early 1980s.

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 9

I'm not sure when this photo was taken or where, but my guess is the late 1990s/early 2000s. This is one of the very few photos of Bill wearing eyeglasses beyond his teens.

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 8

I believe this head-shot was used with Optimax III marketing packet from the early 1980s.

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 7

Bill in Mom & Dad's backyard, in Floral Park, NY, 2000.

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 6

A photo of Bill in Joshua Tree from what was probably the late 80s/early 90s.

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 5

Bill and Bob the Duck - late 1983/early 1984. Bill and Bob attended Donald Duck's 50th Birthday Party on Hollywood Boulevard. Bob appeared in the national television broadcast of the event.

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 4

Bill and the mannequin girl. Those of you who visited him in his last two Los Angeles area homes will understand when I say there are other photos to come with the 'extended cast'.

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 3

Bill with Boris and Natasha. The first of more than 100 photos of the trio.

PHOTO PROJECT: DAY 2

This photo was one of the last that was taken of Bill - from Cindy's and my engagement party, December 2005.

FIVE YEARS GONE

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Bill's passing. To mark the day, my wife and I along with my parents attended mass this morning. While I know we won't ever stop missing him, I think our faith helps us know that he's in a much better place.

On a daily basis I use my memory of Bill to drive me on my other blog project. With every post I try to meet the criteria of: Would Bill find this interesting?

As for this blog, I begin my promised project. Each day I will post a photo of Bill or a one related to him (photos may have appeared previously). The project will end when all of the photos are exhausted. I encourage you all to post comments, but I've come to the realization that many of the memories that Bill left with you will never be shared. While I am disappointed, I guess I understand. Even if you choose not to share any memories please share any photos that you may have. I know everyone will appreciate them. You can forward the photos to big.bukowski@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance for any photos or memories you share.

For those who came to Bill's wake or attended his funeral, this is the last photo we have of him: