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07.06.2014 | 9:14 PM ET
Just found this in that thread: "Bad news today April 8, 2014. My big brother Bill has passed away. I don't know why, must have been a heart attack or stroke. I found him on the floor. He was such a good soul. Very much like my Mom and Dad. He will be sorely missed. He wanted so badly to live. We love you Bill and will see you on the other side. Anyone who would like to contribute to the costs, it would be extremely appreciated. Send what ever you feel like to 239 Oak St. #1 Mtn. view Ca 94041 Thanks Bob Burgess"
Mt. View was Bill's listed location on Tap.
So this thread is to commemorate the legend himself, he may not have been the most knowledgeable MMA fan but he definitely was passionate and his love for the Welterweight division is unmatched by anyone.
RIP Billiam, was good to be an ally.
* Edited at 07.06.2014, 9:20 PM ET *
"She be curvin all the locals, must like foreigns and this is when I had the Martin, I was just like Lawrence so wassup"
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07.06.2014 | 11:03 PM ET
"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it." Jose Ortega y Gasset
07.06.2014 | 11:50 PM ET
R.I.P William.
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"You look like a 1987 John Hughes high school bully." - Swickotine
07.07.2014 | 12:01 AM ET
RIP
"Wanna go to a club where people wee on each other?"
07.07.2014 | 12:17 AM ET
07.07.2014 | 12:36 AM ET
R.I.P. Bill, you will be missed.
"Hay lohh you Mike, ay lov you Mike. Hyou say somesing like di fo me, and naw I say you ... I LOV YOU! See you som. Boy." -- Yoel Romero, UFC 205
07.07.2014 | 4:29 AM ET
I came from ufc.com to discover Tapology. I read a couple of his posts while I was there and messaged him over at that site. I linked him to Tap and told him he should check out this site since it has engaging intellectual conversations. Mind you, I was under a different user name for Tap previously. I introduced him to this site and I was more than excited to touch base with him after my long hiatus from Tapology... very upsetting news.
Even though I haven't felt the loss of someone dear to me, Bill Burgess was a gentleman and a scholar. I could care less about people disagreeing with him, he had an opinion and he constructed it very soundly and passionately. You can never take that away from him. He's sorely missed and my condolences to his family.
07.07.2014 | 5:09 AM ET
I was never a real ally of his and I can't help but feel guilty about some things I said to him now. One of his last posts on this site here was:
"@die That last post you made was so way wicket cool I take back all the **** I wrote about you before."
I wish I could tell him the same, I take it all back Bill. I take it all back!
Rest In Peace...
* Edited at 07.07.2014, 6:36 AM ET *
" I feel like Davy Crockett on the walls of the Alamo, swinging Old Betsy as the enemy swarmed in with bayonets. Sheesh. Listen you young punks....." - Bill Burgess
07.07.2014 | 5:10 AM ET
Shocked to hear about this .after reading That baseball thread and posts from people who actually knew him sounds like he had a bad Heart condition and Diabetes just horrible news . I don't Post much but I've always enjoyed reading Bill's Posts . I always respected how much time and thought he put into his comments . Even when you called out Bill on something he said he always gave you a very Polite response . there is no doubt the man had Passion
He will be Truly Missed . RIP Bill
07.07.2014 | 6:18 AM ET
Once i die and Anik eventually blows himself up in the name of Allah, i can't wait to see you two arguing again like old times.
RIP Bill always seemed like a real, good bloke.
"People say ‘oh, so you should retire.’ Yeah, you want me to retire so you won’t get knocked out. - Vitor Belfort"
07.07.2014 | 6:54 AM ET
Thinking of his family at this time.
"“I've said if Ivanka weren't my daughter, perhaps I'd be dating her.""
07.07.2014 | 4:12 PM ET
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
07.07.2014 | 4:18 PM ET
* Edited at 07.07.2014, 4:32 PM ET *
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
07.07.2014 | 5:07 PM ET
"You don't have to be perfect, just dont be fraudulant"
07.07.2014 | 5:17 PM ET
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
07.07.2014 | 10:37 PM ET
Many users on this site know that Bill and I had a special relationship unlike any other. His death was something I suspected for months, but the confirmation doesn't make it hurt any less.
Rest in peace old friend.
EDIT: Reading this made me smile.
* Edited at 07.07.2014, 11:24 PM ET *
"الله أكبرl"
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- kibj411
07.08.2014 | 11:00 AM ET
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- DelRose
07.08.2014 | 11:55 AM ET
"That hole is tighter than a nuns nasty"
07.08.2014 | 11:08 PM ET
"I don't want to have to do this living. I just walk around. I want to be swept off my feet, you know? I want my children to have magical powers. I am prepared for amazing things to happen. I can handle it."
07.08.2014 | 11:46 PM ET
"Albert Fish... I mean that guy was a real jerk!"
07.09.2014 | 12:26 AM ET