Bill Simmons

Ralph Donahue · Post by **Ralph Donahue** » 25 Aug 2009 10:10 am

I had the pleasure of meeting this fine gentleman and playing with him a few years ago at Wayne and Joan Links Mid-Canada Steel Guitar Convention in Winnipeg.
He's gone long before his time and will be missed greatly...

Post by **Joey Ace** » 25 Aug 2009 11:49 am

More info:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... 79&start=0

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 18 Sep 2009 5:44 pm

I think of Bill everyday. The 2005 Rains #D10-020 that I have now was built for him. If I'm not mistaken it was the one he played at the 1st annual ASGA show in 2006. I cherish this guitar and all my memories of him.

JW

Jerry Humphries · Post by **Jerry Humphries** » 20 Sep 2009 1:33 pm

When i grow up i wanna be just like Bill Simmons. Just a great Godly man.

Dennis Olearchik · Post by **Dennis Olearchik** » 23 Sep 2009 9:04 am

Does anyone know how Bill's grandson, Brandon, is doing?

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 25 Sep 2009 2:25 am

Sorry to hear about Bill. I had the pleasure of meeting him also at The Winnepeg Mid-Canada Steel Guitar Convention. A real gentleman and great picker.

My condolances,

Geo

Darleen Simmons Brauen · Post by **Darleen Simmons Brauen** » 20 Oct 2009 12:51 pm

It's so hard to believe that it's been just over 6 months since my wonderful brother went to heaven. Mom, dad and I miss horribly, I can't explain the pain. I thank everyone who has responded since the news October 12th. So many of you keep in contact with us faithfully thank you so much. Love Bill's sister forever Darleen Simmons Brauen

Darleen Simmons Brauen · Post by **Darleen Simmons Brauen** » 20 Jan 2010 4:53 pm

Hi to all of Bill's friends, it's been over 9 months and we still hurt. Thanks for everything and all your prayers. Forever Bill's sister Darleen Simmons Brauen

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 20 Jan 2010 6:35 pm

Darleen, I met Bill here in our town. He drove up to look at a guitar I had for sell. He did not buy the guitar but I feel like that I met a very special man that day. I know he had a relationship with God and I admired him for his dedication to the ministry. I also know he was a fantastic steel player. Your loss is heavens gain.

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 29 Jan 2010 6:31 pm

Hi Darlene,
Although I never knew your brother, I hurt right along with you every time I hear Bill's name mentioned. I got to know your wonderful parents Rick and Lil last fall and feel that I know Bill through them and the ONE exchange I had with Bill here on the forum a short while before he passed away.
Lil and Rick are two wonderful people and you sure can be proud to have parents like them. The more I hear about Bill, the more I wish I had gotten to know the man.

I just happened upon this thread and I hope that our contributions to it makes you feel loved and comforted. Bless you.
Sincerely
Bent Romnes

Ted Solesky · Post by **Ted Solesky** » 31 Jan 2010 7:07 am

Bill and I wanted emailed each other quite a bit. We planned to have a stout milk-shake together sometime when he was near here. Sorry it never happened. I enjoy conversing with him by email. He encouraged me most all the time to make a lesson-type CD. I will do that after my surgery subsides and the hand is up to it. Ted

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