Yes, i too share your thoughts. I have not read his poems, though. We should save Bill going of in to a depression. This calls for may be a community service who can help patients - not only PD but also disabled to get their message via telephone and e-mail to this forum. Rgds Akash -----Original Message----- From: John J. Strauss SET DIGESTS/INDEX <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 12:39 PM Subject: Re: Regretfull farewell >Everybody: > >Gloria and I are more than just a little concerned about Bill signing off as >he did. >I think we should try to get him to come back so we can say nice things about >him in front of the whole list. His poetry is a real joy to read. We have >moved several >out of our mailbox and into permanent files. > >When one who is admittedly depressed starts withdrawing, that one is asking >for help. Bill's given so much, we must try to give back. > >John and Gloria Strauss 75/80/78 >