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Folks, I tried posting this earlier this afternoon, so please forgive me if this information already made it hear.
Our good friend Billy died last week. I don't have much information, but will post the obituary below with information on the memorial service (Thursday early morning in Dewey - I plan to be there). Evidently he was found in his apartment after not being seen for a few days. I hope this means it was a peaceful and painless passing.
I am still absorbing this, but it is hard to know that my dear friend will not get to dance again here on earth. Rest in peace my friend and thank you for your frienship over the years. My life is much richer for having known you and you will not soon be forgotten. I'll miss you.
see on the beach in heaven, your friend, Dave
From CapeGazette.com
Billy Echo Taylor Jr., journalist, activist Billy E. Taylor Jr., 46, of Dewey Beach, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007, at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1961, in Baltimore, Md., son of Billy Echo Taylor Sr. of Baltimore and the late Joann C. Gosnell Taylor. Following his undergraduate studies, Mr. Taylor graduated from the University of Maryland with a master's degree in computer technology. He was a writer of short stories and plays and reported for the Coast Press in Sussex County as well as contributing to other Delaware newspapers and periodicals. He was an active participant in local Democratic Party initiatives. In recent years he was a prolific political writer, public advocate and elected member of the Delaware Democratic 14th District Committee. In addition to his father, he is survived by a sister, Rosemary Fitzsimmons of Mineral, Va.; a brother, Jim Taylor of Powellville, Md.; two nieces; seven great-nieces and nephews; and many friends. A memorial will be held at Sunset Park, located at the bayside end of Dagsworthy Street in Dewey Beach at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21. All who knew Mr. Taylor or who will miss reading his work are invited. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 100 West 10th St., Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801.
I'm Francine White, a friend of Billy's. I live in Maryland, summer in Rehoboth and have known Billy for years. I happen to be a RN, so I was always riding Billy about taking care of himself, especially with the temptations and challenges the Dewey summers present. I remember him trying to take care of his Dad and himself, his first hospitalization,taking him shopping, to the bank and generally just listening and trying hard not to preach. I loved him and his writing. I remember being concerned when he wouldn't let me come, over and worse, when he wouldn't come out of the 'bat cave'. Stopping by unannounced, even when his car was there and he apparently wasn't, I felt good he was getting out. I wonder now if he wasn't just hiding from me. I've lost a friend, Dewey has lost a great son, The world has lost a really fine person.
I just stumbled on Billy's writings after seeing his name posted on The Starboard website when he passed and I googled him out of curiosity. I never met him although I have been spending summers in Dewey for years and I bet we stood at The Starboard together many nights.
I think his writings are amazing....I am wondering if someone will save this website and its contents?
Our good friend Billy died last week. I don't have much information, but will post the obituary below with information on the memorial service (Thursday early morning in Dewey - I plan to be there). Evidently he was found in his apartment after not being seen for a few days. I hope this means it was a peaceful and painless passing.
I am still absorbing this, but it is hard to know that my dear friend will not get to dance again here on earth. Rest in peace my friend and thank you for your frienship over the years. My life is much richer for having known you and you will not soon be forgotten. I'll miss you.
see on the beach in heaven,
your friend,
Dave
From CapeGazette.com
Billy Echo Taylor Jr.,
journalist, activist
Billy E. Taylor Jr., 46, of Dewey Beach, passed away Thursday, June 14,
2007, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 7, 1961, in Baltimore, Md., son of Billy Echo Taylor Sr. of
Baltimore and the late Joann C. Gosnell Taylor.
Following his undergraduate studies, Mr. Taylor graduated from the
University of Maryland with a master's degree in computer technology. He was
a writer of short stories and plays and reported for the Coast Press in
Sussex County as well as contributing to other Delaware newspapers and
periodicals. He was an active participant in local Democratic Party
initiatives. In recent years he was a prolific political writer, public
advocate and elected member of the Delaware Democratic 14th District
Committee.
In addition to his father, he is survived by a sister, Rosemary Fitzsimmons
of Mineral, Va.; a brother, Jim Taylor of Powellville, Md.; two nieces;
seven great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A memorial will be held at Sunset Park, located at the bayside end of
Dagsworthy Street in Dewey Beach at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21. All who
knew Mr. Taylor or who will miss reading his work are invited.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to
the American Diabetes Association, 100 West 10th St., Suite 1002,
Wilmington, DE 19801.
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I think his writings are amazing....I am wondering if someone will save this website and its contents?
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Today is a very sad day. I really wish I had known sooner.
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