Saturday, August 22, 2026
Letter to Bill (April 20, 2026) I will share.To the family, I thank you for sharing your Husband, and Father with us ❤️
Dear Brother Bill,
I’ve never really done something like this before, but as you know, I’m an emotional person and tend to wear my heart on my sleeve. I felt it was important to tell you just how much you’ve impacted me—both as a man and as a Mason.
I didn’t come from the kind of background we strive to emulate, but you have been a truly positive influence in my life. Your friendship is something I will always be grateful for. From the very beginning, you showed me grace and respect as a young Mason, even before you really knew me. That meant more than I can properly express.
If anything good came out of the pandemic, it was the opportunity to get to know you better. You are an exceptional man, and someone I genuinely look up to and try to emulate. Thank you for being such a strong and steady influence in my life.
I wanted to share this with you in writing because I didn’t trust myself to say it properly in person today without getting emotional. To me, you truly embody what it means to be an ideal Mason. I know I’m not alone in feeling this. You are a light to many of the brethren, and I thank you on their behalf as well.
Bill, thank you. Much love, Brother and friend. I’ll see you when I get back from Amherst.
Fraternally,
