I don't know how to write this post because this time goodbye was the only option. This time a wife, a mother, a father, a sister, a brother, a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law, a nephew, and countless friends had to face a permanent goodbye to someone we love very,very, very much.
The guy in this picture with the giant smile holding trying to conceal and be slick with a bottle of Jack in Prospect Park is Will. Will is Ed's big brother by three years, Marilyn's big brother by six years. Will is hilarious and has the biggest heart of anyone. Will is an amazing brother to Ed, Marilyn, Tyler, and I. Will is adored by Connor, and Stella loves him, too. Will is an amazing son to amazing parents who equally admire one another. Most importantly, Will is a superior husband to a woman he adores and would do anything for. Will is a best friend to many.
Will had to say to goodbye to present time as we know it and man, we sure do miss him. While I could write about how sad we all are, I'd rather share Will's legacy. I can still hear his voice and laughter as if he were chasing Cman around playing gotcha-last or hog tying him up in his back yard. I can hear Ed and Will bickering about who-knows-what while holding cold Saranac's, and Will and Marilyn having friendly discussions about politics, science, and the world while surrounded by Christmas gifts.
Whatever the reason may be as to why Will had to depart so suddenly and so soon no one will ever know. What we do know is that the world will never be the same without Will, and present day lost an amazing human being on this earth - one that was making a difference of good to everyone and everything he knew and touched. Will will forever be missed, but did an amazing job of making his mark on this earth the short time he was here. His soul will forever be generous, hilarious, loyal, a smart-ass, a loving and adoring husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. But most of all his soul will never be forgotten and will be forever cherished. We love you, Will.
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