Last night I got word that my dearest and best friend left this world for a better place. William "El Fogger" Foronjy (the stud in the middle with the MLB Yankees Shirt) was as close to me that I called him brother and meant it. I would love to tell you how the name El Fogger was due to the giant flies in Oneonta (our college), how he introduced me to football, baseball, how he changed my beliefs, views, and ideas in the time I knew him, how when I was hanging with him this past summer to see RUSH that it was the best time ever, how when I got an email, a card, a message from him it was no doubt who it was, but as you can see it would fill up any memory any server has. I am still in a stunned state of mind, I cannot believe he is gone. I received he and his wife's Christmas card but hours before the phone call. So in essence my mind was already with him, thinking of him, and smiling. Then the call came and I have been in this stunned state since. Rambling on about him to any who would listen. The music of RUSH will never be heard the same. The title of this post is from Time Stands Still from Hold Your Fire. That line was one that Bill and I always shared. That's all I ever wanted was to pass an evening with a drink and a friend. I am not one that needs huge parties, give me time to spend to share a moment in this precious world.
I love you Bill. I will miss you and think of you always. My heart goes out to your family and to all the people who will also miss you. You are probably hanging out with former Yankees, and Jet's members, learning new things, and patiently waiting for all of us to one day be with you again. When that moment comes I can only hope for you to be having a pint on hand for me. I love you bro, cheers!
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