My son was one of the first calls Willy made after finding his father slumped over.

A lot of us did things in the sixties or in our youth that we are not proud of today. We protested to end a war. Whether it was the Civil War, the war on segregation, Vietnam, or human rights.

Few of us will go down in history as being remembered for our struggles. I am not sure but I believe that America, as a nation was freed through acts performed by " militant political activist and like all political activists was a POS. He had a dark side and when he was younger he was a violent thug and a criminal and associated himself with other violent thugs and criminals."

I often joked with Billy about him not being a fisherman and that he was there to run for the beer. "no, I was the lookout".

While attempting to teach a bunch of second graders how play baseball I was blessed with the greatest group of parents a little league coach could have. Billy was among them and he had more love for the children than imaginable. This morning my son related what he last remember Billy saying to him "hug those babies."

The guy fought to save his people, their way of life and their resource. And I truly believe that ultimately the future for our children.

"God damn it, if it weren't for hatchery salmon there wouldn't be any fish left at all."

"What the fu*k, I suppose they think the elk came here on the Mayflower too."

Once I approached him about finding some work and his reply, " If you pester them long enough they will create a position for you just to keep you out of their hair."

Personally, I disagree with the Boldt decision, casino gambling and the stewards of the salmon deal. But if nothing else Billy became a bridge over troubled water. Sorry pretty damn corny but I'm leaving it...............