William Beitcher
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It was the late 90's and I was checking in at Gold's Gym in Cheltenham. I saw a guy my age walk in and he looked a little familiar but I couldn't quite place him. He happened to look over in my direction and smiled. It wasn't really a smile of recognition but more like one OG to another. He walked over and started talking to me. I don't remember now what he said but I do remember vividly his voice. It was unmistakable. A deep somewhat quirky and kind tone. I was pretty sure I was right but I did ask...228? It was a non sequitur and I could see he wasn't sure what to make of it at first but then I saw it hit home. 25+ years vanished in an instant and we were 17 years old again laughing and exchanging stories about Presto and Coleman, etc etc. We ran into each other on and off for a year or so until I moved out of the area. I think he may have been a personal trainer. I'm almost positive he had something to do with fitness and it showed. When I heard of his passing 6 or 7 years later it was like a punch to the gut. He was so vibrant and seemed full of life. I don't think I have known a more emotionally generous, kinder or sweeter man. If my interactions with him were any indication he left this world a better place for having lived in this purposeful way. I hope Emily and his family will take solace in my thoughts and memories. Then again I'm sure I'm not telling them anything they don't already know. Here's to you Herbie..
Hey Jay. Happy Birthday my friend!!
Hey Jay, have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend. Think of you often..