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R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 10th, 2011, 10:03 pm
by OZZIE4DUKE
For those who haven't seen this elsewhere, Bill Brill died on Sunday afternoon.
http://www.roanoke.com/news/breaking/wb/282962

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 10th, 2011, 10:06 pm
by CameronBornAndBred
That is sad. I wish I had gotten to talk to him more at Brunchgates...but I've read plenty of his words.
R.I.P.

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 10th, 2011, 10:16 pm
by OZZIE4DUKE
CameronBornAndBred wrote:That is sad. I wish I had gotten to talk to him more at Brunchgates...but I've read plenty of his words.
R.I.P.
Speaking of which, would you please re-post your painting of Bill and I from last season! :D

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 10th, 2011, 10:17 pm
by devildeac
CameronBornAndBred wrote:That is sad. I wish I had gotten to talk to him more at Brunchgates...but I've read plenty of his words.
R.I.P.
Think you could put his painting up here and over on DBR. Ya know, the one with Bill, the author/celebrity, and the shady characters on each side of him :)) =)) .

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 10th, 2011, 10:38 pm
by CameronBornAndBred
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:
CameronBornAndBred wrote:That is sad. I wish I had gotten to talk to him more at Brunchgates...but I've read plenty of his words.
R.I.P.
Speaking of which, would you please re-post your painting of Bill and I from last season! :D
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Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 11th, 2011, 7:39 am
by CathyCA
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man!

My condolences to the Brill family. . .

:9f:

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 11th, 2011, 9:03 am
by Lavabe
Truly sad news. Thoughts, prayers, and vibes to the family.

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 11th, 2011, 9:59 am
by lawgrad91
Vibes and prayers for the family.

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 11th, 2011, 10:44 am
by bjornolf
RIP Mr. Brill. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
:YMPRAY:

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Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 11th, 2011, 4:30 pm
by Very Duke Blue
Prayers and vibes to Bill's family and friends. :pray: :wizard:

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 11th, 2011, 8:13 pm
by captmojo
I never got the honor to meet him. I have been a reader.
Anyone that you folks look up to, is enough of an endorsement for me.

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 11th, 2011, 9:16 pm
by windsor
He was fortunate enough to spend his life doing something he clearly loved...and he did wonderfully.

:beer: I toast Bill Brill for a life well lived, and send vibes to the family to see them through this difficult time.

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: April 11th, 2011, 9:26 pm
by DevilWearsPrada2.0
I already miss Bill Brill. I loved reading his articles and books. His obit on GoDuke.com was so becoming (the author, of course, Mr Brill). I will miss him at the Blue Devil Club meetings. His questions and insight to Duke Football and Basketball, will be missed by all. Prayers for the family and all the Duke community.

There is a place in Heaven for the Duke Blue Devil fans.

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: June 9th, 2011, 12:10 pm
by DevilWearsPrada2.0
What time this Saturday (June 11) is the SPREADING THE BRILL ? Will you gather at the Brunchgate location in Card gym lot? Thank you!

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: June 10th, 2011, 7:18 am
by captmojo
This must be National Ash Spreading Day. FIL's will be cast upon the lake this day, as per his wishes. The way the water level is being dropped, it's now... or next year. And, he was promised that he woouldn't have to wait very long.

I will be in the VA mountains throughout the weekend. I will also raise a glass of fine beverage to Mr Brill's memory.

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: June 12th, 2011, 3:48 pm
by CameronBornAndBred
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A couple pics from Saturday. Well spoken thoughts Ozzie, thanks for organizing it. And thanks for all your words Brill!
:duke:

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: June 12th, 2011, 4:55 pm
by OZZIE4DUKE
It's nice that a small part of Brunchgate will now be Brillgate! B-)

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: June 13th, 2011, 12:35 pm
by DevilWearsPrada2.0
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:It's nice that a small part of Brunchgate will now be Brillgate! B-)

Here Here!!! Like the pictures! Brunchgate ~ Brillgate! I like that! Bill Brill, a man that loved everything DUKE!

Re: R.I.P. Bill Brill

Posted: January 20th, 2014, 12:15 pm
by DevilWearsPrada2.0
I truly miss Bill Brill. He would enlighten us at Blue Devil Club meetings, and ask the best questions to the speaker. I missed him, especially for Coach Cutcliffe and Coach K luncheons.

I know that Brill would have loved the 2013 Duke Football Season !