Andy Posted January 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Hi Everyone, I'm deeply saddened to report that Bill Leiber, Azamara's Chief Blogging Officer, passed away yesterday, after a long illness. Bill was a very dear friend, and I'm heartbroken. Bill will be incredibly missed by those who were fortunate to know such a wonderful and kind person. My sincere condolonces to Bill's Wife Diane, his Son Doug, Bill's Family, Friends, and the entire Azamara team. If you wish to share your condolences, please post on this thread : http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1965823 . Thank You. Edited January 6, 2014 by Host Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane2357 Posted January 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Andy - while I didn't know the gentleman - it is always difficult to lose a dear friend. My condolences to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 6, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Andy - while I didn't know the gentleman - it is always difficult to lose a dear friend. My condolences to you. Thank you Jane. I appreciate your kindness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deise17311 Posted January 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Oh no, my prayers to his family...he was an important part of the Azamara family...he will be missed... Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted January 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Prayers to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Andy sorry you lost a dear friend and prayers to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted January 6, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Very sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aSiAnRiCk Posted January 6, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 6, 2014 So sorry to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulamoon Posted January 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 6, 2014 So sorry for the loss of your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted January 6, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 6, 2014 It's very difficult to lose a good friend. My condolences to you and his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebury Posted January 6, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 6, 2014 This is very sad news, he was always so professional and dedicated to Azamara. He managed to diffuse many a heated thread with his calm nature and wit and was extremely informative. He responded quickly to questions and I felt that he was a friend even though I only corresponded with him a couple of times on Cruise Critic. My condolences to his family, friends and all of the Azamara team. He will be missed and a tough act to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 6, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hi Everyone, I'm deeply saddened to report that Bill Leiber, Azamara's Chief Blogging Officer, passed away yesterday, after a long illness. Bill was a very dear friend, and I'm heartbroken. Bill will be incredibly missed by those who were fortunate to know such a wonderful and kind person. My sincere condolonces to Bill's Wife Diane, his Son Doug, Bill's Family, Friends, and the entire Azamara team. If you wish to share your condolences, please post on this thread : http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1965823 . Thank You. A candle will be lit this evening and a prayer said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberben Posted January 6, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Although I do not know the gentleman ,my condolences go to you and his family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Brenda x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie.1008 Posted January 6, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Very sad. A true professional in the industry. Also so helpful on the Azamara boards. He will be missed. Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 6, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) This is very sad news, he was always so professional and dedicated to Azamara. He managed to diffuse many a heated thread with his calm nature and wit and was extremely informative. He responded quickly to questions and I felt that he was a friend even though I only corresponded with him a couple of times on Cruise Critic. My condolences to his family, friends and all of the Azamara team. He will be missed and a tough act to follow. How true Blueberry. Although I have no interest in even thinking about a successor so soon... no matter whom Azamara selects as their next CBO, that individual has incredibly large shoes to fill. Bill always had my utmost respect, and was one of a kind. Azamara's forum will never be the same, without his marvelous insights. Bill's passing is a massive loss for everyone who appreciated his brilliance, kindness, and his wonderful sense of humor. Edited January 6, 2014 by Host Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 6, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted January 6, 2014 It's very difficult to lose a good friend. My condolences to you and his family and friends. Thank you very much for your kind thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLSPOOL Posted January 7, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Andy, We are sad for you and Bill's family. Thank you for letting us know. jls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermonter16 Posted January 7, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Sorry to hear this Host Andy. I did not know Bill but I am sorry for the loss of your friend and for his family's loss as well. No words can really ever express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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