think of you often
Bill not a day goes by when not one of us think of you, when we all get together you always come up some how . We miss you bunches i'm sure kieth is keeping you company. i know you are always with us. To Jan-love your poems thank you for the sight it was great seeing all the pics of bill. I still go out to glad mill i put my son on trash duty when we go out. gotta keep it nice and clean! HE DID MAKE IS MARK THAT IS FOR SURE IS WAS A UNIQUE PERSON YOU DONT COME BY PEOPLE THAT THAT EVER.
— emily menteer, October 30, 2009

still miss ya
still thinking about you man. still miss ya, Btw I got 3 years clean on 8/23/09. Couldn't have done it without thinking of everything.
— John Weinel, October 29, 2009

My sincere regrets on the loss of your precious son. I lost my own daughter at the age of 23 in 1999 to cancer. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
— Ed Williams, August 23, 2008

man, bill, i really miss u
dude... i didn't know about the website or i would have posted sooner. There is so much that i wish that i could have said... I'm sure you know, but anyway I'll always love you, and I will never forget!
— Dub (john weinel), April 13, 2008

Your Birthday
You would have been 26 yesterday. I still can't believe your gone. Happy Birthday my baby boy.
— Mom-Jan, June 16, 2006

I saw your website in the Butler Eagle. Thank you for taking the time to create this memorial to your son and for helping to educate people regarding addiction. I don't think people in this area realize what a problem heroin addiction is for young people. I have 3 sons and although they are still small, I am going to bookmark your website and have them view it when they are old enough to understand. Again, thank you for sharing your painful story. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
— Lynda Stewart, June 15, 2004

How did I miss this? Jan you did a great job putting his life in pictures and words.
— Anna Coniglio, March 24, 2004

Didn't get to know B.J.
I think of you often Jan and how you must really be doing, knowing you heart still has not healed. I am sorry I didn't know Billy Jay longer but he seemed to be such a smart guy, and so talented. He loved his Mom and Grand Parents as well. You will see him in the spirit world again someday for now all his pain is gone and no more addiction. "There is no death only a change of worlds." Chief Seattle, Suquamish chief
— Pat Laughlin, March 3, 2004

I still can't believe Keys is gone- I miss him still, so much, and its hard to imagine this world without him. Thank you for putting up these pictures, and you and your family are always in my thoughts. Keys was so much fun- when he was around the rest of the world seemed almost dull and lifeless- he was that original, kind, unique, and talented.
— Sheila, March 1, 2004

Gosh, there are SO many good memories but one of the last was the Christmas at Lu's. I really enjoyed just BE-ing there with you, listening, learning about your many adventures. Your quirky ways never ceased to amaze me. How I admired your creativity! There will TRULY NEVER be another YOU .... YOU are missed and loved in a big way!
— Aunt DerJetta, February 29, 2004

Mammy & Pappy
Oh Billy Jay, how we miss you....everytime I see your picture I think of what a fun person you were....Its so very hard to be without you.....just a short 23 yrs.....So much talent & so brilliant but I guess the Lord wanted you home.....I still love you so much it hurts but I can only be comforted knowing that I will see you again some day......KIsses & Hugs Baby. Mammy & Pappy
— Carole Keys, February 26, 2004

South Side will never look the same..
BJ...everytime I cross the Liberty Bridge...I remember your smile...I think of your goofy ways and how smart you were. I remember how unshelfish you were and how much you loved life. You had no fear and did things your way...I honor your bravery and your individuality....You were one of a kind. I know that someday we will meet again. I loved you and miss your presence in my life....Auntie Lois
— Aunt Lois Janke, February 26, 2004