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TRIBUTES FOR MEMBERS LOST => Tribute For Bill "Epoman" Halcomb => Topic started by: kitkatz on March 05, 2007, 08:29:09 PM

Title: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: kitkatz on March 05, 2007, 08:29:09 PM

Here is information about funeral services for Bill "Epoman" Halcomb.

The wake: Friday, March 9, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m.
at the Funeral Home
Downey-Zrelak Family Mortuary
10219 Paramount Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241

The Memorial Service/Funeral:
Saturday at 11a.m. at the funeral home.
Downey-Zrelak Family Mortuary
10219 Paramount Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241

Please send flowers by 12 noon on Friday to the funeral home.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Sluff on March 05, 2007, 08:33:13 PM

Stickied for easy reference

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: angela515 on March 05, 2007, 08:38:27 PM

I feel bad I cant send flowers that soon, so I guess I cant send any. Ill still send the stuff im sending to you tho kitkatz.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: okarol on March 06, 2007, 07:48:35 AM

Thanks for letting us know Kitkatz. I will be there.
Do you know if Trina has made any specific request as to what can be done, in lieu of flowers?

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Sluff on March 06, 2007, 08:06:00 AM

Quote from: okarol on March 06, 2007, 07:48:35 AM

Thanks for letting us know Kitkatz. I will be there.
Do you know if Trina has made any specific request as to what can be done, in lieu of flowers?

I am keeping in touch with Trina, she has not made any comments or special requests, at this time.

 It's great that you will be there. Thank you

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on March 06, 2007, 07:50:24 PM

I wish I could be there.
Feel so far away and isolated.
As does probably so many others.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: bluedove57 on March 07, 2007, 01:58:55 PM

Yes far an isolated is right. I can't be there but I will be there in spirit. I will offer up prayers for the family.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Bajanne on March 07, 2007, 02:29:34 PM

Quote from: Ohio Buckeye on March 06, 2007, 07:50:24 PM

I wish I could be there.
Feel so far away and isolated.
As does probably so many others.

Quote from: bluedove57 on March 07, 2007, 01:58:55 PM

Yes far an isolated is right. I can't be there but I will be there in spirit. I will offer up prayers for the family.

You too got that EXACTLY right!!!!

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Sluff on March 07, 2007, 02:36:01 PM

I too feel really bad. Here is a man who put his trust in me and I can't even make his funeral. I know he would understand, it is what's inyour heart people that counts. You are all so special for feeling the way you do. Please take a moment at 11 am Pacific time zone, Saturday for a moment of silence and prayer, in rememberance of the man that we all miss so much and who did so much for this community.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: okarol on March 07, 2007, 03:53:53 PM

Sluff, you're doing a good job holding down the fort. Epo appreciates that, I have no doubt.
 :thumbup;

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: kkid3 on March 09, 2007, 08:31:00 PM

I just joined this site today and I feel like I already know the man without even meeting him.  He must have been a very special man to do all the things that he did and they were all great and monumental things for our community.  We will all be better for those things and using what he has put before us for the greater good.

 :thx; Epoman .... you are awesome!

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: okarol on March 10, 2007, 09:52:17 AM

Last night was Epoman's wake. Trina and Nick were greeting family and friends as they arrived in the mourning room. Goofynina and her brother John were there, along with Kitkatz and her husband Victor. The room was surrounded by bouquets of flowers. Trina was warm and welcoming, which made it easier for us to come into the room. She knew us by our screen names, and so did Nick. It was sad to see Epoman because he was so vibrant and alive a short time ago. Although I did not speak with them, I saw that Epo's brother, father and mother were there, as well as others I did not know. Livecam came by later and also got to meet Trina and Nick. There was a white balloon in the room that was given to Goofynina. It had the words "Run Billy Run" written on it. When we got outside to take photos with Nick, Goofynina decided to set the balloon free. She took the little weight off the bottom and handed it to Nick. He seemed hesitant to release it and Goofynina said, "Go ahead! Let it go free!" Nick let go of the string and said "Like my dad?" and she said "Yes, just like your dad."

~okarol

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Sluff on March 10, 2007, 09:56:21 AM

Thank you so much Okarol for updating us. That was a beautiful recap of yesterdays events.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Sara on March 10, 2007, 12:00:54 PM

Thanks for the recap.   :cuddle;

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Joe Paul on March 10, 2007, 12:22:15 PM

Nice touch & thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: angela515 on March 10, 2007, 12:39:38 PM

Thanks Karol.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Bajanne on March 10, 2007, 01:37:40 PM

Thank you so much, Karol.  Thank you for thinking of us who would have loved to be there.  It is so amazing how we have become such a closeknit family in such a short time.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: paris on March 10, 2007, 01:47:20 PM

Our spirits were all joined together yesterday and we all wish we could have been there. Thank you for sharing this incredibly sad day and for representing all of the IHD family. Keep us updated if you find out any special needs for Bill's family.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: charee on March 10, 2007, 02:27:39 PM

Thanks karol

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Joe Paul on March 10, 2007, 02:41:23 PM

Good thing is one day we will meet up with those who have gone before us, thats the power of love.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Amanda From OZ on March 10, 2007, 02:41:40 PM

Thanks Okarol

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Wattle on March 10, 2007, 08:17:14 PM

 :cuddle;  Thanks Okarol

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: tubes on March 10, 2007, 10:02:07 PM

thankx for sharing karol.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: anja on March 11, 2007, 01:40:37 AM

  nice synopsis, Karol, thank you!  Anja

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: kimcanada on March 11, 2007, 06:28:48 AM

Very touching

Thanks so much for sharing okarol

Kim

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: kelliOR on March 11, 2007, 01:40:58 PM

Thank you, Karol.

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: Jill D. on March 11, 2007, 04:15:45 PM

Thanks for sharing Karol

Title: Re: Bill "Epoman' Halcomb's Memorial Services
Post by: nextnoel on March 12, 2007, 08:43:21 AM

Thanks so much for sharing, Okarol.   :cuddle;