It was as if he was still here "epoman"

[Melinoir]

I found my self crying today over a man dead for over a year, Bill "Epoman" I came to his site and saw his posts and didn't realize they where old ones to me he was alive and I answered them as if he where.  I suppose that is a tribute to him that he isn't forgotten but still influences people like me.  I wish I could have talk to the man and not the memory but in a way he still lives. His ideas and posts still call to fellow kidney patients and encourages us,  though he is gone he is definitely not forgotten..... Melinoir

[monrein]

   Exactly. 

[thegrammalady]

you now know how we who "knew" him all feel.

[willieandwinnie]

  Perfectly said Melinoir 

[okarol]

He is still here. 

[pelagia]

He sure is.   

[vandie]

Bill never left.  His hands are still guiding all of us to speak the truth and to not be afraid.  He will always be our driving force.

Just as our dear Susie will always be our cheerleader.

Welcome Melinoir

[kellyt]

He passed one year to the date of my Mother (March 2nd).  Mom passed in 2006 and he passed 2007.  I feel it was he who told my Mother about this site and she directed me here in Sept 2007.  God love'em and take care of him.

[Bajanne]

Melinoir, I love it when people 'get it'! And you definitely get it!!   Epoman lives on in this site!

[peleroja]

Nicely put, thanks.

[paris]

I've been rereading some of Bill's posts.  Where would I be emotionally today if it weren't for IHD?  Thanks Epoman.   

[willowtreewren]

When I found IHD it was through a web search on something I was trying to find out about dialysis. I can't remember what now. And I read and read through Epoman's posts.

He was talking to ME. And I wanted to be able to have a conversation with him. Then I realized that he had died and I just wept.

But I kept reading. And that is how I learned that I have a huge family here on IHD. Thank you, Epoman.

And thank you everyone else. When we share our pain it diminishes, and when we share our joys they grow. That is what IHD is all about.

Aleta

[MandaMe1986]

When I first came onto this site it took me a while to realize that Epoman was no longer with us.  I had read his post, I had knew he created this site.  I wish I would have known him. I guess in a way I kinda do through all the post.

[Wenchie58]

I found this site within weeks of my transplant, but not because I was doing research...but because of a typo.  I was working on geneology...since I was going to have several weeks off from work I thought I would jump into it.  My maiden name is Holcomb....prograf caused serious hand tremors....and I searched HAlcomb.   If that isn't spirit driven....I don't know what is.  Bill Halcomb reached out to me from somewhere and guided me right to where I needed to be.  He IS our leader, coach and guardian angel.  I won't miss him, because each time I read from this site....he is here.  Thanks Epoman.

[paris]

That is a great story, Wenchie.  Funny how many different ways we all found our direction to IHD. 

[Adam_W]

I joined IHD right after Bill passed, and I wish I'd had the opportunity to get to know him. But, like everyone has said, Bill lives on through everyone here at IHD. Thank you, Bill.

Adam

[Bajanne]

Epoman used to say all the time that he wanted to build a site that would keep on even after his death.  He was not thinking about himself, but about others.
I am always gratified when I see that the site has not only continued, but has continued growing!
That is the tribute that he wanted.

Along with many of you, I am so grateful for this website.  It has made a total difference in my dealing with this challenge.   And I have gained a wonderful international family.

Thank you, Epoman!  May your memory live forever!

[HurricaneHopf]

I had no Idea myself......"I don't see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers."
      Tupac Shakur
Dedicated to "Epoman. 

Hurricane

[okarol]