Bill Walsh was the instructor at my first novice table when i became active in SCBA. He immediately impressed me as being a strong leader and i still carry his notes with me each time i judge. I had the honor of having him present me with my senior hat and we were table captains side by side when i first served as table captain. I told Bill i was going to time my judging events in the spring so he could present me with my masters hat. On Tuesday i sent Bill an email to tell him i was having a treatment for bladder cancer Monday but i was looking forward to coming to Anderson. He emailed me back and said nothing about the cook off but wished me well with my treatments. Bill will be missed.