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agar (Offline)
  #1 7/28/14 11:47 AM


Keep This Man and his whole Family in your Thoughts & Prayers

Love You Bill Like a Brother

No More Pain My Friend R.I.P.
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Pat O'Connor Fan (Offline)
  #2 7/28/14 1:32 PM
Godspeed, Mr. Gardner.
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Charles Nungester (Offline)
  #3 7/28/14 1:55 PM
So true, When you think about all the petty stuff, inconveniences
Dusty track, Low car count, Rain etc that you might get your bowels in a uproar over.

That man would have loved nothing more to be at a track, Win, Lose or on the hook than the shape he was in for quite some time.

Rest In peace Bill, Im sure you, Dwight Clock, Morty, David Lynch and other IOW'ers who've passed are watching only the best racing and watching over those you loved.

Charles Nungester
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Dannypollock24 (Offline)
  #4 7/28/14 2:25 PM
We knew this was coming yet still very sad! I just know I'm so glad Bill got one last sprint week in even though it was updates from home he got his favorite week!

Sure am gonna miss you seeing you at LPS & So very glad the pain is no more! RIP Bill

Thoughts and prayers out to the family.


Danny 24
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TeamCGR (Offline)
  #5 7/28/14 3:30 PM
Something that is not usually the case for me but I am truly fighting for words right now. Tracks, Fans and Teams brought us many friends in Indiana but I truly believe there would be less life long friends if it not for Bill and IOW. And, perhaps there has never been a site in racing where so many friends and foes have been able to express themselves when they couldn't/wouldn't do it in person.

I had the distinct privilege of meeting Bill and getting to know him during our stay in Indiana. What is not known to anyone is the talks Bill and I would have on here or in person when controversy surrounded our Team. His advice always made me feel better and deal with things better every time. Although he guarded us against personal attacks, he did allow everyone on this site to have their opinions about us and all drivers, whether we liked it or not.

Although IOW will be a big part of his legacy, the fight and the ass whooping he gave cancer so many times is truly inspirational for all of us and will be his legacy. He was such a good man.

I'm really sad today at hearing this news. Thank you Bill for all you did for everyone but especially what you did for this group of Yankees from New York. I will not forget you good friend. Your fight here on Earth is over and please; Rest in Peace. See you on the "Other Side".

Your buddy,

Pete
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Chris Nunn (Offline)
  #6 7/28/14 3:54 PM
I know next time im getting frustrated at a race or frustrated at what is going on..im always going to think

WWBGD...

Chris Nunn
812-360-6711
nunnc812@gmail.com
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IndyBound (Offline)
  #7 7/28/14 3:54 PM
Bill, thank you once again for all you have done over the years to provide this website for us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

RIP Bill,

Patti
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tamale wagon (Offline)
  #8 7/28/14 4:59 PM
thoughts and prayers from PA...
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Todd Kimmel (Offline)
  #9 7/28/14 5:09 PM
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Gardner family. RIP Bill. You'll be missed. Thank you for everything you did for the sport.
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racegal (Offline)
  #10 7/29/14 3:44 PM
RIP Bill!

DD FAN-atic!! Susan St. Catherine
God bless America and our troops
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