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    R.I.P. Bill Ricker

    I just learned that Bill Ricker lost his battle with cancer (his wife, Sue, just informed me). We will miss Bill.
    Dave Werden (ASCAP)
    Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
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    I am so sorry to hear that. I talked to Bill at ITEA conferences. He was very nice.

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    Sorry to hear that about Bill. Really nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.
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    I'm sorry to read that. Bill and I had some nice chats on Facebook, and he marketed some very useful euphonium after-market products. He will be missed.
    David Bjornstad

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    So sorry to hear. My wife, Linda, and I met Bill at the 2016 ITEA at Knoxville. He gave us a ride one day. Really nice guy.
    John Morgan
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