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In Memoriam of William "Wild Bill" Nagy
(1954-2005)
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Billy was one of the founding members of the Hawai'i Lacrosse Club, and was one of only three players to compete in all 15 Hawai'i Lacrosse Invitational tournaments. On the field, Billy is well-known for his outstanding play at both midfield and attack, and for his incredible and dangerous left-hand shooting. Off the field, Billy is even better known for his big smile, his contagious laughter, his very friendly and garrulous nature, and his epic tales of life-experiences that would have us rolling with laughter.
Billy was born in Elmira, New York, and grew up in the Corning area, and graduated from Corning Painted Post West High School in 1972. He made his big move to Hawaii in 1978.
Billy was also a very accomplished carpenter and woodworker, by which he made a very good living in Hawai'i. He was a martial arts expert, and a Harley Davidson enthusiast- two pastimes from which he drew even more close friendships than those he enjoyed with members of the Hawai'i Lacrosse Club.
A memorial service was held for Billy on Christmas Eve at Sandy Beach Park on Oahu, Hawai'i. An eclectic mix of family members and friends, lacrosse players, martial arts experts and Harley Davidson enthusiasts came together in a tribute that surely made Billy smile.
Wild Bill is truly one-of-a-kind, and will be sorely missed by his teammates, friends and family.
Billy is survived by his 2 children, Melanee and Justin; his mother, Ruth; his sister, Jocelyn (Rusty); his brothers Gary (Becky); and Larry, and his nieces Amanda and Kaitlyn.
Rather than lament his death, we wish to celebrate Billy's life, just as we believe he would want it. Please feel free to use the guest book below to talk story and share your experiences with Billy. |
The
US Lacrosse- Hawai'i Chapter / Hawai'i Lacrosse Club lost one of its most popular and beloved
members on December 20, 2005. William "Wild Bill" Nagy died instantly after losing
control of his motorcycle on Oahu, Hawai'i.| Memorial Guestbook Please feel free to share a story or experience with Billy. |
| Over the past couple years, I played one-on-one defense against Wild Bill almost every Sunday-
probably more than anyone else. The harder I hit Bill, or the harder he went down, the bigger
his smile and laughter would be when he got up. He'd usually just laugh and say something like,
"Oh man, you got me good Cam!" He would never be angry or petty about anything- even after the
many (mostly accidental) illegal checks I made on him. I would call Billy "Mr. Superlative," because after each game or scrimmage, he was always going on about how he had never scored more goals in a single game, or had never been hit harder in his life, or he had never been to a better party in his life as the one last weekend. I don't think Billy was always correct about what he was saying, but I think that he truly believed whatever he was saying. As many of us get older, we fall into the trap of "the older I get, the better I was." Billy was never like that- while he remembered the past good times, he never seemed to dwell on them- he lived in the present, and believed that whatever was going on right then was the most exciting thing that had ever happened to him. It's a fantastic way to view life, and I hope to emulate him in this respect. To write that Billy was one-of-a-kind is a huge understatement. While I'm so sad that he's gone, I am so thankful and happy that I had the opportunity to know him and call him a good friend. I will really miss him. Cameron Hunt (chunt at tsocorp dot com) of Mililani, HI USA - Thursday, December 29, 2005 My brother Raymond and I have been playing lacrosse with Billy pretty much from the first day we picked up our sticks. We were just trying out a new sport but fell in love with the game because of men like Billy. I started out playing goalie and would always hate facing Wild Bills shots because they came at me so fast and I never knew where they would end up. I always thought it was because he really knew how to trick a goalie until he let me know a few years ago that it had nothing to do with trickery or skill but that goalies didn't know where the ball was going because he never knew where it was going, he just wound up and cranked it every time. Bill was also one of the best buds to go to Magoos with every Sunday. His stories of his experiences in lacrosse and life always kept us laughing and his expressions and intensity always kept us captivated. The phrase that I will always remember is when he would start his stories with "oooooooooh man,...." leaning back in his chair with his smoke in one hand and the darkest beer in the bar in the other. Wild is one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure to call a friend. I miss him so much but there will never be a day on the lax field that I wont think about him. Andy Gorman (akgorman at gmail dot com) of San Carlos, CA on Friday, December 30, 2005 It's hard for me to even begin to describe how much I'm going to miss Wild Bill. 12 years ago he was the first guy to greet me when I came out to play. I thought he was crazy. Turns out he was.... crazy about Lacrosse, telling stories, and all about having a good time... always... You wouldn't guess it by all his nicotine deprived stories these past few months... but I think he even enjoyed quitting smoking. Heck, I thought for sure if smoking didn't get him first he'd live forever....I've never seen anyone live through so many hits on the field.... and to think, according to him, he's been playing this game for the past 100 or so years. I'm especially going to miss stuffing him in the goal. Hah!.. the thing was... he always made you feel like a champion for beating him.. he'd be the first to congratulate you and with the most praise. He was genuine...He always did his best... and I truly believe he lived life to the fullest. He was always there... one of those guys you could always depend on. I will think of Billy every time I step on a Lacrosse field... and remember him forever. Aloha 'oe Billy! A hui hou kakou! Jason Dow (jasonhdow at yahoo dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Friday, December 30, 2005 When I decided to pick up the stick again after an 18-year hiatus at the ripe old age of 40, it was easy for me to get "back in the game" after meeting Bill and watching him compete with an intense passion that I thought only younger players had. During that season while playing in the Island Lacrosse League (ILL), Bill offered me encouragement, pushed me, and praised me as I got reacclimated to the game. Bill was an inspiring team leader and standout player who, despite any age difference, would go after any ground ball, take on multiple defenders, and then fire his trademark "crank" shot for another Nagy goal. I can still see his smile when his corner crank shot landed - over & over. We quickly became friends that year and shared a common interest in motorcycles and muscle cars. We would often talk about old motocross racers from the 60s and 70s that we watched as kids. It was obvious to me as soon as I met Bill that he was a laxer for life. His passion and intensity was contagious, as I am sure all laxers who played with Bill will attest. I will not only miss Bill on the field, but I will also miss his company and friendship whenever we were just cruising. For me, playing lacrosse in Hawaii now will never be the same without Bill, a true mentor and friend who will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Laughon Bryant (wlbryantjr at aol dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Saturday, December 31, 2005 We were all young once. When I met “Wild Bill” it was over 15 years ago at the inception of the now Hawaii Lacrosse Club. Can you believe Billy was around 35 years old at that time? I was lucky enough to play midfield with Billy throughout my entire career with our team. We watched his daughter, Mel, grow up at our practices and now into a beautiful woman. His son, Justin, was only a toddler climbing the chain-link fence then onto skateboards and most recently I heard from Billy he is a big strong man and the best worker at his job. Billy was a family man as well as a lacrosse family man. He spoke of his children, his brothers and his mom often and always with that sparkle in his eye. I have visited him and his brother at their different homes, whether it was at Keahi Lagoon, “by the Bank” on Beretania, or the Pacific Heights place. There was Aloha for all in his home and he welcomed many a new lacrosse player in. Billy was a great carpenter who has helped all of us with home repairs. Billy “supervised” the painting of my first condo and put the A/C in so tight, I think the next 4 owners will never get it out! Since Billy and I have played lacrosse for 15 years, we were able to see great and not so great players come and go on our team. I can sit back in the bar and listen to Billy tell how great or terrible a player was and enjoy my beer with such a smile that I looked forward to Billy being in the bar as much as being on the field. After 15 years we all slow down a bit. My job picking teams each practice incorporates off-setting each player to defend him. Even at 50 years old, I had a hard time picking a player to cover Billy Nagy. He constantly cut to the net in perfect form, left arm cocked and ready to shoot. Even our young guys couldn’t cover him and if Jay Bloom was on his attack the connection could double. At 50 years old Billy was still playing Midfield and doing it well. At the end of each game Billy ended up with at least 3 goals, his percentage did decrease slightly with age, but dam 3 goals a game at 50 years old from the midfield. I will end with one of many “Billy” stories and I will add some more as the come. This one comes from our first tournament we all traveled to in Portland. I believe at the half-time of the Championship Game they had a “fastest shot” competition. Billy of course signed up, it was so loud with screams when Billy stepped up, our whole team in the Beer Garden of course. Instead of cranking up, Billy walks up to the net and starts talking to the radar guy and then walks back to the shooting line. He cranks up and rips somewhere in the high 80’s. I think he comes in 3rd place. After meeting Billy later, I asked what he said to the radar guy and he states, “I told him I am going to hit this piece of string right hanging in the top right corner and I did, so I have the fastest most accurate shot.” I think he did hit that spot….Billy I miss you. Ron Foo (ronoahu at yahoo dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Saturday, December 31, 2005 I met Wild Bill Nagy for the first time back in 1990 in Kapiolani Park. The Hawaii Lacrosse Club was brand new, and we played half field scrimmages. Defense, especially midfield defense, was non-existant. Not fun, for an out of shape, hasn't played in 10 years, near-sighted goaltender. My intro to Bill consisted of a wide open whip shot into the top off-stick corner from about 20 feet directly in front of the cage. He did it about 10 times, that day. I remember thinking "Holy crap. Here he comes, again. Somebody cover that guy" But he was way too slick, and always managed to get into position for a decent shot. Also, he may have been the guy that started calling me a "mutant ninja turtle", because I was wearing sports goggles under my helmet. After practice, over at Bobby McGee's for a beer, we talked about practice, and I started to see what a jovial, truly friendly person he was. Over the years, and hundreds of 1/2 racks of Budweiser later, we still talked about our practices and playing with good humor and lots of laughter. One of the best times I ever had with Bill was going to a kick-boxing tourney at Blaisdell. There were 6 or 7 of us, drinking beer, yelling at the fighters, and hoisting one of our buddies back up onto the bleachers when he got sooo excited, he fell backwards off the stands. We just about laughed our asses off. Then, after the final bout was over, as we were walking out, Bill and a buddy decided to jump into the empty ring, and start fake wrestling. They were picking each other up and doing chicken wings and bionic knee drops when security got upset and called the police. It took 4 policemen to get them out of the ring and headed for the door. They were still pretending to fight as we were being escorted out, and one of them spilled a beer on a cop. The look on his face was priceless. I thought we were headed for jail. Then we cruised over to the Honolulu club, where his friend was a member, and we got tossed out of that club for being too rowdy. Good times. He was a great friend, and he will be deeply missed. Paul Brambilla (paulbrambilla at hotmail dot com) of Mission Viejo, CA on Saturday, December 31, 2005 Aloha All!!! First of all, I would like to thank Daddy's lacrosse family for putting up this beautiful link. Daddy would be proud guys!!! xoxo. Second, I would like to thank each and every one of you who shared your stories about Daddy. He is an exceptional person with a personality no one will forget. He touched many lives and I know we are all changed by the influence... good, bad... or in between. I would like to tell everyone what an awesome Daddy Daddy is. Daddy is my favorite person... Daddy is my world. Some of you know me, but for those who don't, I am Daddy's Girl... Daddy's princess... AKA Tupelo. Tupelo is a pet name that Daddy gave me when I was born. I reminded him of the Van Morrison song "Tupelo Honey". Whenever I was down, Daddy would put on the song and lead me to dance... a little girl on her Daddy's feet as he stepped in time to the music. Daddy was a hula dad... he helped me and my halau pick flowers and ferns for competitions, helped me sell chili tickets, and was a big supporter. Daddy never yelled or gave me lick'ns as a kid. He was above that. A story that always tugs at my heart is when we used to live on Beretania Street. I was about 3 or 4 and we were making tuna sandwiches. I helped him mix everything together- tuna, mayo, onions, salt, pepper. When it was time to eat, I told him that I didn't want onions in mines. He was livid, but he took the onions out of my sandwich the best he could. Another funny one is one time he scared me when we were washing his old white car. I was in charge of the ArmorAll. He snuck up on me and I pulled the trigger... ArmorAll in the eyes!!! He seen through it and we laughed. We never lost our bond as I got older. It only became stronger. There wasn't anything within reason he wouldn't do for me or I wouldn't do for him. He is my strength, my mentor, my friend, MY DADDY. Forgive me if I refuse to say goodbye. I can't. In time I know I will see him again. I know that he is me and I am him. I am my Daddy's daughter and he lives in me. I LOVE YOU DADDY!!! xoxo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Monday, January 02, 2006 Bill Nagy was one of the first people I ever met when I moved to Hawaii. We were both from upstate NY and played lacrosse, so an instant friendship was formed. There is nothing like having Billy greet you on a Sunday morning at Kapiolani Park with a cigarette in hand as we were about to play. Most people would think Billy was nuts for playing lacrosse after he earned AARP status, but that’s what separates Billy from normal people. I’m not sure how many of his teeth were even his own, but damn he could give you a check that you would feel for a week. Offensively, Billy never met a shot he didn’t like. If you watched long enough, Billy would eventually score one of his classic goals. Maybe it was a standard over hand crank shot, and if you were lucky you might see a behind the backer, or a back to the goal leaner over the head finish. Sorry, you pretty much had to be there to witness Billy’s magic. Plain and simple, Billy was a warrior, and a role model for me. Thanks for being you Billy, and thanks for your friendship. John Keogh (jkhawaii at gmail dot com) of Haleiwa, HI on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 i knew uncle bill for around 10 years now, since i was 8. he was a baseball coach on our pinto team that had my brother and justin on it too. i could probably tell stories about uncle bill for a whole week straight, and just laugh all the way through everysingle one. i remember one day uncle bil was pitching underhand at a baseball practice and my brother hit it right back up to his chest and nailed him square. i thought he would be pissed. but he just stumbled around, laughing, "HO MAN I SWEAR, I'VE NEVER BEEN HIT SO HARD IN MY LIFE!" its great to hear that kind of praise given to a 7 year-year-old my a probobly one of the toughest 40 year olds ive ever met. uncle bill was always like that. i remember on a bseaball trip that same season, i was walking around, all scrawny in my whtie tighties and uncle bill just loked and me and justin and trent "hom man u guy got perfect bodies for baseball players man, i mean just lok at theose arms" my arms were probly not even as a big as his cigarrete. it was always this way when he came over too, you know. when he ate over he always had the best steak he had ever had, my gramma always looked thinner, younger, more beautiful thatn ever. everybody was uncle bill's favortie, and im sure in everyone's heart h was their favorite too. i love uncle bill like a dad, and me and jus are gonna stick together and hes gonna live on forever. Jakob Bunker (chinamansurfer19 at yahoo dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 Thank you so much for this website!!! Billy and I were neighbors for a decade and a half or more, in that time we developed an o'hana bond that is deeper than even most of my blood family bonds. Billy and I shared the raising of our children, shared meals with our little apartment hui, shared initiating garden growing and kombucha tea mushroom growing & making, X-mas tree re-cycling, hikes, body surfing..., when I had a moped accident he carried me up and down the 2 flights of stairs when I was on crutches~ There is little doubt that our love although platonic, was a love built on solid respect and admiration. Billy was my protector and one night when I was waiting for the guys of a bandmates to pick me up,... I sat in the living room and watched a hand come in the levers and start picking them out one at a time. I thought it was a joke until I saw a large very dark skinned arm stick in the window & a yellow duckie squeeking at me!!!! Dumbfounded I sat stunned until the white turbened guy stuck his whole head into the window when I yelled "BILLLY!" in a bloody murder voice! The guy laughed and I got my broom gaving him 40 good hard wacks until Billy ran up and chased the guy down the street!!!! After the chace Bill came back up and said "why Ange, you didn't really need me at all; you had the guy flat out!" Then he spent the night on the sofa to assure my safety~ ALWAYS the gentleman, always the masterful example of compassion and... in my dreams always shows up as a Lakota Sioux. The untimate project I believe Bill the artist created, was the PYRAMID BOAT HOUSE, the one he build for Ron Howard~ Now THAT was an example of Bill's aspect of visionary~ Always in heart, close in Spirit, my darling friend, my heart aches for you~ Love, Angelika (and to Billy always, "Ange" <:) Angelika Veach (angelicaveech at msn dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Thursday, January 05, 2006 I met Bill at the Hawaii tourney two years ago. I was amazed to see this middle-aged guy playing full-on midfield shifts with the Hawai'i Men's Elite team. His performance and attitude fully stoked me, and totally eliminated any excuse I had for not playing this game. So I picked up a stick at 48 and started mixing it up on Sundays with the boyz. Even though I struggled along, he always was encouraging, entertaining, and an inspiration. I always looked forward to seeing Bill at the field, and fortunately was able to enjoying playing together for a short time. We'll be honoring Bill and his Hawai'i lacrosse legacy with a new Bill Nagy Youth Lacrosse Scholarship program for some fortunate Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association players. Aloha brother Bill! Jeff Overton (jeffo57 at yahoo dot com) of Manoa, HI on Thursday, January 05, 2006 Wow. I think I'm still in shock and denial over the loss of mi amigo and compatriot. I will always cherish the time wild Bill and I were able to spend together, be it on the lacrosse field, riding side by side on our scooters, or sharing a pitcher or two of Guiness. That kid always inspired me and all of my "outside" friends who were fortunate enough to have met him, were always taken with him and his stories. From myself and his friends at the Creekside, we'll forever miss you brother Bill and you'll always be riding with us. Spark ee (schamberlain at lejardinacademy dot com) of Kailua, HI on Saturday, January 07, 2006 Billy, I can't believe you're gone from your worldwide ohana, the people who loved being around you always. You were always around the things you loved the most: your family, carpentry, lax, bikes, martial arts...that's a lesson. Another lesson is just being yourself and being open and welcome to everyone you come in contact with. You lived that. I've lived away from the Islands for 10 years now and every time I was back and saw Wild Bill, he had a grin on his face and was asking about what I was doing. That was just Bill. He was interested in everybody and trying to help you out no matter what. A solid performer giving it his all on the field and positively righteous dude off the field. Many, many people miss you, brother, and many, many people keep you alive in story and memory. Chip Cathey (chipcathey at msn dot com) of Denver, CO on Monday, January 09, 2006 I first met Bill in high school in Corning New York. He was a good friend and good person then and it is clear from what everyone has written that he continued be that kind of person; true to himself and true to his friends. The last chance that I really got to spend some time with Bill was in the mid 70's when he stopped in Colorado on his way to the west coast.Like all of us then, he was trying figure out what he was going to do. I saw Bill once or twice after that back in Corning and he talked about his move to Hawai'i. Although there were long gaps between our meetings it was always as if it had only been a few days. Bill was a great person that tried to make you feel good. You can not help but miss him. My kind regards to his family and friends. What you have done to remember Bill is great. David A. Bickford (dbickford at tuprag dot com) of Corning, NY on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 Aloha all, I first recall meeting Bill when I arrived on Oahu in 1990 on my return from Australia and joining up for a Sunday pick up game with the Hawaii Lacrosse Club. Bill was one of the first to greet me and we connected for a few goals that day. He was one of the guys who brought me such great pleasure to see when Id be on Oahu for work or a surfing/Lacrosse visit from the Mainland. Having spent more time on Oahu in the past five years, I got to know Billy quite a bit better and we always would have great connections on the field as I could always count on his "cut to the goal" to be timed perfectly. We'd laugh off the field at the pub over a few beers and he always made me so stoked to be in Hawaii. While there over the course of a few weeks up to and during this past years tournament, I was so proud of him to have quit smoking cigarrettes. He was clearly challenged by that effort but was committed to giving them up. It was very inspiring, and as we tossed the ball before practice that last time, I couldnt help but feel that he was stoked to be getting out of the throes of nicotine. He certainly made a wonderful impression on me and Im so happy to have had the experiences I did with him. He will be sorely missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to all his family and friends. I look forward to seeing all the Hawaii Lacrosse Club members soon to bask in Billy's Glow. Peace ~ Pete Reich. Pete Reich (pbroceanbeach at yahoo dot com) of San Francisco, CA on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 Wow, man. He was so STOKED. Always. I showed up to Kaka ako park a few years back. Lacin' up next to "this guy" . "where ya from?" he asked. "Upstate New York." "oh yeah, where?" he asked "The Finger Lakes region. Penn Yan and Corning East High School." I tell him (kinda proud/cocky) "No Shit!" He cracks up. ( I can hear it now- and I'm so bummed) "I went to West!" Instant uncle/brother. It was the start of one of the most cherished friendships ever. He really was he nicest guy in the world. I'm very happy and honored hat I had the pleasure of knowing Wild Bill Nagy. (I'll never take him out of my cell phone list.) You're still with us all, Billy. Forever and always. You will live on every time step foot on the field or even pick up a stick. Anytime I think about lacrosse. The guy that showed up EVERY TIME we ever played and played his heart and soul out everytime he buckled up. He is without question one of my hero's. I can only hope some of his magic rubbed off on me. So much love and respect. Mel and Justin, please let me know what I can do. Anytime, forever. Billy would have done it for me. Thanks guys, for having this. Its great to reflect on all the great times. I'm thinking about you all. Stay well and play hard. Nick Masciangelo (nickmas at yahoo) of Waikiki, HI on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 For a guy who talked a lot, Billy sure said a lot of nice things. There was always a compliment for you or someone you cared about. With his distinctive voice I can hear him saying "How's Deke? That Deke sure is a neat kid!" I think he said that every single time I saw him, and I think he meant it every time. No matter what was going on with Hawaii Lacrosse, I knew Nick would always have a friend on his side. Billy had a way of being on everybody's side. At lacrosse parties I would always end up talking to him and being impressed by his wit. I think he saw through the BS in life and knew what was important. I think he knew a lot about friendship and loyalty. I think he knew that building people up was infinitely better than tearing them down. And that competition is best left on the lacrosse field. I think that in many ways he was a pretty great role model and a real neat guy. Sarah Masciangelo (Sarahphina at yahoo dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Saturday, January 14, 2006 The Nagy boys were always welcome at my house for many years. All of them were so polite & happy to eat with us. All my kids loved the nagy's --ist Joyce was Tom's girlfriend & 1 by 1 the boys followed. Larry gave us a lot of laughs & surprise for "streaKING"IN HIGH SCHOOL. Bill was a great friend to Kevin over the years--visited him in N.M.w/ Melanee too. I am saddened to know he won't be here to smile that big grin. He was a charmer at his Dad's memorial & made us all comfortable. I loved you Bill. Mama Ferne. Ferne Goodreau of Corning, NY on Sunday, January 15, 2006 Bill was a great inspiration for me. Back in 2003 during my 1st season in the Island Lacross League I took a nasty hit that seperated and fractured 2 of my ribs. As I sat on my couch day in and day out feeling sorry for myself I thought that it was time to hang up the cleats, I was getting too old for this. When I healed enough to make it out and watch a game, I saw Bill running circles around guys half his age. He took a few licks, but kept on getting up for more. I told myself that I want to still be running around enjoying the game like he did at his age. He was truly a great inspiraton and someone to look up to, on and off the field. Thanks Bill, hope I can last as long as you did on the field. Steve Zanlunghi (travelingzman at hotmail dot com) of Walnut Creek, CA on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Billy was a carpenter on - and off the field. He had a magical way of "building" everything he came in contact with, and in some way making it better... No matter how bad you might have thought you played that day, Billy would always bring up something that you did to make you feel proud. It may have been a random check you threw, or a hit that you had, and Billy remembered it better than you did. I loved that. The Nagy family is something special, and I knew that 12 years ago when I was on the field in Waimanalo at the same time with Billy and Larry, and Mom Nagy was the sidelines "working" the officials like no one else! Great lacrosse - great family. I sure will miss my friend, and feel blessed to have been a part of his life. John Langan (jml_3rd at hotmail dot com) of honolulu, hi on Thursday, January 19, 2006 I didn’t have to know Billy very long before recognizing his special way of seeing the best in everyone. While some holdback from paying compliments and making you feel at home, Bill did just the opposite. I envied his ability to make a person feel special when he engaged you in conversation and man could he converse. The first time Bill and Larry saw my poor excuse of a Harley (a Yamaha V-Star) I was expecting to be ridiculed knowing Bill built his old Harley pretty much from scratch. Instead they both couldn’t stop saying how nice it looked and how deceiving it was b/c it’s only a 650. Bill truly lived by the golden rule, as impressed as I was to see him play lacrosse it paled in comparison to quality of his character and his effect on all who knew him. Having the honor of knowing Bill these past three short years, and getting to know him better through everyone’s words here as I frequently visit the site has been a very sweet and sour experience. I was in NY visiting family when I got the news and was in the first stage of mourning—disbelief. I made time to reckon with myself and my Lord as to why our friend was taken from us way too soon. I miss you Bill, I’ll never forget you. To the Nagy family God Bless you. Paul Jackson (paul dot jackson at us dot army dot mil) of Aiea, HI on Friday, January 20, 2006 Billy made an immediate impression on me, not on the lacrosse field, but off of it. As a new coach in the Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association (AYLA), I struggled every Sunday to get men involved in the league...whether it be coaching, reffing, or just hanging around for an hour or two after practice giving the kids tips on how to play. Billy was always interested in how things were going, and seemed genuinely thrilled that the youth of Hawaii were being given the chance to play lacrosse. I always thanked him and told him his true thanks would come when he was watching the Hawaii state high school championship lacrosse game being played at Aloha Stadium some May evening 5-10 years from now! Well, Billy, I won't rest until that night comes, and when it does, whether I'm on the sidelines or in the stands, I'll be thinking of you and all that you gave to the sport of lacrosse in Hawaii. Mahalo my friend! TD Tom Durso (ctdurso at aol dot com) of Mililani, HI on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Hey Billy, I'm sure that my Dad welcomed you with open arms when you reached the gates of heaven. I know that you gave him a smile, hug, an I Love You, and a cheers for me when you clinked bottles. It's been a tough year for me and I can't stand to see such great men, like you Wild Bill, taken from us so early on in their lives. For the times that I was able to spend with you I am proud to be your teammate and friend. A master with his hands. As a builder and as a sniper. Billy, from all of my years playing ball in the goal, I have never seen anyone shoot the ball quite like you. You may not have known where it was going, but hey, just keep shooting. And more often then not you'd stick the corner. Your tenacity is unmatched. Dedication to the legacy of Hawaii Lacrosse will forever be because of the energies that you gave to the club. I know that you touched us all in so many ways. With a kind and gentle heart. Always giving and never expecting anything in return. As you ride into the sunset, with the wind in your hair, and stick on your back... Until we meet again. God bless you and your family. A fellow New Yorker, Jerry Jerry Balaker (jbalaker9 at hotmail dot com) of Haleiwa, HI on Thursday, January 26, 2006 I just recieved the news today of Billy today in Orlando,FL. Since 1990 I've traveled to the Hawaii Tourney, and each year to be greeted with a hug and his "Smile" as we walked from the parking lot to the field. Its as if, should you not be embraced by Billy, Rocky, Jax, Ron, Jeff and Jaybird I could not start my game. My thoughts to his family and friends. Sash (essiangc at earthlink dot net) of Longwood, FL on Saturday, January 28, 2006 Billy Boy I miss you! Our friendship started over 35 years ago. When as teenagers in Jr. High we started partying together. We had many adventures and mis-adventures as we moved into manhood. Bill was notorious for fearlessly riding his 350 bighorn Kawasaki illegally (no bike license) from his place on the River Road to Gang Mills, 15 miles of back- country road and woods. Visiting Bills house was always an adventure in its self, talking with George, his dad and messing with the twins. Playing pool at Bill’s was always challenging with many obstacles. Shooting around the cellar’s support pillars with Bill telling us where and how he was going to put what balls and pulling out trick shots that would always amaze. When I left back east (NY) and went to California, Billy was one of the first to hitch-hike cross country, (he and Robie were racing) to have Thanksgiving with me. He visited me in the early 80’s in Idaho and assisted a friend of mine open the second winery in Idaho and jumped in feet first to a simulate old fashion wine Crush. When Billy came to Idaho to whitewater raft the Middle fork of the Salmon he was unknown by most but quickly became a friend to all with comments like “This river is so beautiful I feel like I’m living in a Calendar” When I came to Hawaii to do the Kalalau trail, on Kauai, I came prepared with all the camping gear backpack, stove, tent etc. Bill grabbed a plastic bag and threw in a couple things and on our way to the airport he barrowed a plastic tarp from his friend that was giving us a ride. He had a way of making things happen and a faith that it was going to be ok, it was an incredible hike. On our boat Big Mama we did the Grand Canyon in style for 21 days. No one knew Bill when he arrived but all grew to love him the way he unselfishly lent a hand and did the stuff others didn’t want to do. Bill had a highly unorthodox style of doing about anything and gathering firewood he did in grand style. Bill would drag the large logs and place them in such a manner that they were over something and above the ground, then he would find a huge rock and throw it down to break the wood real cave man style. No one had to ever get wood cause Bill would give a good showing every time. Lora, one of the trip leader’s wife, made a comment about Bill’s shirt. Bill said “you like it, it’s yours” and he took it off his back and gave it to her, a typical unselfish Billy gesture to win your heart. Later we were the first boat to do Lava falls, the biggest rapid on the Grand. Bill was in the bow with laughter and fearlessly jesting “can you keep me dry on this one?” Above the rapid the calm and alluring peacefulness of the green water was mesmerizing and I said to Bill “I’ve lost my line” (route through the rapid) Bill’s response was “Straight ahead”. I pointed the bow downstream and we hit Lava Dead Center, not the place to be. It was a 15 foot hole that stopped the 18’ boat, flipped, held it for 15 seconds or so and spit it out broken. Bill and I got a little banged up but had an incredible swim. Big Mamma didn’t do so well and had to be folded up and carried the rest of the way down the river. I apologized to Bill for getting him wet and he laughed and said “that was the most incredible rapid I had ever experienced!” Billy, you have left me with one of life’s greatest treasures, fond memories of great adventures that celebrated life with a best friend, I miss you Billy Boy! Jamie James (jamesjamie1 at msn dot com) of Boise, ID on Thursday, February 09, 2006 Hiya to all Billy Nagy fans and Loved oneS! We do miss him and his inherant ability to give and not sweat the small shit. He plowed ahead and just did it! I remember flying into Hawaii several times on my return trips from Asia.. always greeted by Billy with a Lei and a great smile. In 1993 .. I landed at his place... the 'pad' on Beritania. I somehow got used to sleeping on the floor mat.. with the cockroaches! I remember in my slumber... them crawling over me in the nite...and I somehow didn't freak out! Soo many of them. I knew.. it was time to do some thing major. With Billy's help... we initiated a 'cockroach bomb' for the day. Emptied out his entire appt into trash bags and set off the bomb before we headed out to work. WOW... a war zone upon our return! Billy thought it was soo cool to see! Billy was in need of help on a big fencebuilding job he had that year... and recruited me to come along and help. I knew nothing...but after a week... according to Billy.. eh eh.. I was 'the BEST fence builder he had on his crew.. ahead of all the guys'. I was flattered and walked 2 feet higher for weeks! I sure appreciated his patience and committment. Billy on one of his trips to Boise... showed up to build all the shelving for my first retail store. He performed his magic and made it functional and way beautiful for a new start. I'm proud of his initial input and he did it freely without asking for a penny. What a great gift he's been to us all ..in soo many ways. We've been blessed to share him for as long as we did. LOVE U Billy.. may you rest now ...in PEACE. Mishel Vanden Busch (Boiseeyes at yahoo dot com) of Boise, Idaho on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Only one regret Nags, never taking up your offer to visit you, feeling I would be imposing. I can recall Larry telling me, " you should see him, you won't be imposing on him." How correct you were, Larry. How could anyone impose on him. He always had a way of saying the right thing if anyone was imposing on him. Whether it was by words or behavior, he had an answer to such situations. Ever so humble, polite, witty, optimistic and self assured. Nothing seemed to fluster him. I met Bill in the summer of 65 when I moved from Potsdam, NY to Corning. He truly helped me come out of my introverted state and I'm forever thankful. Hockey being my first love, I was bummed there was no organized hockey in the Corning area. Bill told me, "there's always Lacrosse, it's like hockey but played with different equipment and no ice." So, I joined the high school team and was able to play a few years with Bill. What a competitor he was, win or lose. He had a knack for encouraging others when he knew you were down and never did he lack words for uplifting your self-esteem/worth. I recall one winter when he came home, the boys wanted to go hunting. I was in no state to keep up with the guys but Nags had me hold the shotguns, while he gave me a piggy back ride down by the river bank. Yes Jamie, he did literally give the shirt off his back. In my case the sweatshirt of The Long Island Ducks. "Wow Nags, that sweatshirt is choice," I said. "You want it? It's yours," and he took it off, gave it to me and proceeded to put something else on before heading down the backyard hill for a game of football. A shirt off his back or a hoist on his back, nothing was ever a burden to him. I don't think the word "can't" was ever part of his vocabulary. Lust for Life, Respect for Others, Humble and Humane, Wild and Wacky, Self-assured and Sensitive, Generous and Glutton for fun, Honest never Haughty, Daring but never Dangerous, Helpful but never Helpless, these are the traits I knew for the short period of time when we were the best of friends. How lucky we all are that he touched our lives. Nags, thanks for the memories, thank you for being my friend. You're at the party of all parties now. Ed Cantineri (ecantineri at stny dot rr dot com) of Corning, NY on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Some years ago, through a marriage merger of families, several of us became step siblings, which led to my good fortune of meeting Bill. Although not getting to see him too often, it took no time to appreciate what a generous, fun guy he was. A guy who was a real brother whether he was a brother or not. How lucky to get such great new brothers, and a sister too (plus an extra mother)! All that everyone says, is a wonderful reflection of Bill, and, adds so much to our appreciation...and so much insight, especially from Mel's moving testament of him. I'm so thankful of the time shared with Bill & life lessons learned, and just sorry that I can't be with everybody in Fla today, Feb 18, 2006, to celebrate his life. Roger E. Underhill (rogervballeund at yahoo dot com) of San francisco, CA on Saturday, February 18, 2006 The memorial service was attended by all and held in the parlor of the Nagy twins beautiful home. Many people spoke of the character, courage and strength of Bill and it was very touching and heart warming. I was too emotional and touched by the entire service to get up and talk about my relationship with Bill but I did tell his brothers and friends the deep love I had for him. I met Bill in junior high school when I was shooting spit balls at Bill and Brian McHale. All three of us were the best of friends for many, many years after that initial encounter. I lived with Bill from December of 1972 until around May of 1973 in a house on Decatur Street in Corning New York. This house was on the second story and had only one bedroom. Bill had the bedroom and I had the living room. What a time we had in this apartment working, playing and just having a great time. I was always close to Bill but this is when we bonded like brothers and became brothers. Bill and my relationship was one of great respect and love for each other. We knew what one another was thinking and we spent many hours listening to music, riding dirt bikes and chasing the ladies at the old Double EE bar located on the north side of Corning. We were 18-19 years old but we survived and started to figure out what it was going to take to be adults. Unlike many of our friends Bill and I had no inclination to ask our parents for help but we were determined to go it alone. Bill did not have a ride during those first few months so he would use my ride a 66 Dodge Dart. Yes this was the car with a slant six and a perpetual sagging leaf spring that helped it to eat tires and occasionally have blow outs. Bill would drop me off at my work place the Corning Building Company and he would drive out to work with Barney Croft building homes. Both Barney Sr. and Barney Jr. are some of the finest most gifted carpenters in the northeast. Bill attained much of his building prowess from the Croft’s but he was genuinely an artist also. With this budding knowledge and his god given artistic abilities he became one of the finest woodworking and builders in Hawaii. I remember in high school watching Bill draw something or build something and it was like this guy sees something that the rest of us do not. What a gift yet what a gem in the rough. Bill would almost never brag but would always compliment. Weird how he use to compliment me and tell how well I could ride bike and how smart I was or how athletic I was yet I always knew he would just tear me up in anything we did. I could keep up with Bill but just barely it was always a struggle and he knew it but never ever said “I am better than you”. Exactly the opposite he would say you did great, you are talented, you are my man. This was William George Nagy my friend, my brother. We will miss Bill as they don’t get much better and unfortunately the world has become a place with people who think “it is all about me”. Bill was always the guy who built your ego up and would give you his last penny if he liked you. On the other hand if Billy boy did not like you I have two suggestions “look in the mirror and see if you can adjust your personality” or keep the hell out of his way. Bill was the person who rescued me from jail with cash to bail my drunken ass out. Why did I call Bill? Because I knew he would come and I knew he would have the bail money. I was right on about both and he was at the jail within minutes of my one call. Bill was the friend who I attended my first concert with, he was the guy that helped me get through my first heart break, he was the guy I took my first jet ride with, the guy I took my first rode trip with, the guy I took my first snow dirt biking lesson from, the guy who shot the fawn when we were hunting that we promptly ate and drank beer to all night, the guy that picked me up when I crashed my road bike in his driveway on the River Road, the friend who always made the effort to visit me and my family in New Mexico. If I had known the last time I would see Bill was in May of 2000 the weekend he visited me with the Junkrat, I would have said a bunch of things to him but I did not. Other than to tell Bill I love him I would have told him that a part of me and my personality is Bill and he would be a friend and a brother forever. All the people who have touched me positively I try to show them respect by doing and acting in a manner similar to them. Bill you were special and will be missed!! GOOD BYE DEAR FRIEND AND BROTHER. Kevin Goodreau (keving at directpower dot com) of Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, February 25, 2006 I came out to Oahu for work in the summer of 2004. I had read about the Island Lacrosse League and brought my gear so I could play. The first guy I met when I showed up on a random Wednesday night was Wild Bill. I can't remember the name of the park, but we couldn't get the lights turned on and Bill said "screw it...let's just play until we can't see the ball!"....so we did! He introduced himself to me and introduced me to everyone else there like he had known me for years. I instantly liked him! You meet so few truly genuine people in your life, but he was definitely one of them. I spent the majority of my summer on Oahu playing every Wednesday and Sunday and drinking at Magoo's and Rick's with Bill and the rest of the crew. I'll never forget my time spent out there and I'll never forget a guy like Wild Bill Nagy! Kevin Kolego (kkolego at comcast dot net) of Baltimore, MD on Monday, April 24, 2006 I am very sorry to hear this news. Bill was like a big brother to all us young guys that played for Hawaii LAX. I'll always remember my 24th B-day blowout party in Aina Hina when my wife Kara, drunk of course, jumped on back of Bill's white Harley and they fishtailed it out of the driveway and down the road. It was just typical of Bill's funloving, carfree lifestyle. He will be sorely missed. Aloha Bill... Trevor Spiers (tgspiers at hotmail dot com) of Virginia Beach, va on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 Aloha Bill, It's difficult to find the right words to fully wrap around the emotions that I felt upon hearing the news from Sparkee, Rudie and Jeff Overton. Ironically at a meeting to discuss starting a youth program for grades 1-3. You'll be glad to know that we got that program going this year and my son Koa is 6, actually just turned 7 today, started playing lacrosse. His participation has brought me back to the game that has blessed me with so many friends and good memories. I've enjoyed 'reuniting' with Jaybird and Jax..looking forward to seeing more of the guys in the near future..probably at the tournament in October. We will all miss you. Chris Dey of Kailua, HI on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 Billy, its almost tournament time and I am making up the rosters. This is the first year I can't look down and see your name at midfield. We've played on the same line for 15 years, I miss you man. I heard your brother Larry will make it out for the tournament, as always he will bring the Nagy spirit and skills. He supposedly will make practice tomorrow night and we'll be toasting to you at the bar!!! God Bless you Billy. Ron Foo (ronoahu at yahoo dot com) of HNL, HI on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Hi Daddy... Uncle Lar is here. He got in last nite. As the usual "tradition" goes, we're making gulishka tonite. Everyone has their part (mostly Uncle Lar), but of course I have the noodles! The rest of the clan will be in next week, and we'll do our "tradition" all over again. As tourney time approaches, I think back to the couple of times that I was able to (officially) kick off the festivities... at Compadres (and Darcy met us at almost closing) and at Longhi's. Tourney time always bring back silly memories --- especially the little salesgirl selling T-shirts at the Polo Field. I love you Daddy. Always in my heart, never far apart. Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Thursday, October 19, 2006 Tournament time has come and it's time to celebrate everything Billy meant to all of us. Andy and I can't be there but we'll be thinking of Wild Bill and all the good times we shared. Have fun this weekend, Go Hawaii!! and Billy's spirit lives on. Aloha, RayRay Raymond Gorman (Rayrayyhi at yahoo dot com) of San Jose, CA on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 What a shock. I know I have not been back for the tourney since 1996, but that does not minimize the impact of hearing of the news. Billy is one of a kind. What a great man and a great friend. Since 1996, I have returned to Hawaii only once, but had the opportunity to see Billy and some of the original boys at J-Bird's house and Bill was as full of energy as ever. Bill, your zest for life and your enthusiasm for your fellow man has an ever-lasting impact on me and many others. You are missed more than anyone can put into words. Lou Jonske (jonske_lou at emc dot com) of Annapolis, MD on Thursday, October 26, 2006 Wow...The 2006 tournament just ended, and I could sure feel Billy running around with us! As much as I miss him, it was fantastic to be able to share stories with other's who were in town to play. Even more special was the fact that Larry came out to play and his mom, and the rest of the Nagy family was there to watch. It surely made it an exceptionally emotional event capped off with the presentation of the "Billy Nagy Award." I thank everyone involved and am honored to have received this award. I will treasure it, this past weekend's tournament experience and Billy's memory forever. Mahalo. Spark ee spark ee (schamberlain at lejardinacademy dot com) of Kailua, Hi on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 I must first say that I unfortunately never had the privilege of knowing Bill personally. We undoubtedly crossed paths on the playing fields of Kapiolani Park on one of the tournament weekends between 2001 and 2005 - I'm thinking it was likely a ground ball or two between the boxes. I've now read for a second time every entry in this Memorial Guestbook, and now I know why there were tears in my eyes as his daughter spoke of him on Sunday during his award ceremony - he clearly was a truly special man. I wish I had the opportunity to hear just one of his stories. I would like to speak on behalf of my brother Blake and Doug Appleton in saying that we could not feel more privileged and honored to be a part of the inaugural Bill Nagy Award. Our deepest and most heartfelt collective sympathy goes out to Melanee and the rest of the Nagy family for their loss. I'd also like to once again congratulate Spark ee for being honored with the Bill's award, as well as to express many Mahalos to all those responsible for putting together the greatest lacrosse tournament in the world! Cort Kim (cort at talonlacrosse dot com) of San Francisco, CA on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 I couldn't beleive it when I heard the news. Jay told me what happened. I remember hangin' out at practice with Justin just about every Sunday. I had fun hangin' out with Justin and his dad. Shawn Bray (shawn_bray at hotmail dot com) of Las Vegas, NV on Monday, November 06, 2006 Hi Daddy... So yesterday was Thanksgiving Day. There's so many memories of Thanksgiving dinners... here or on Maui. I remember the time you wanted to do Turkey Day all by yourself --- and you succeeded (even though it was really really dark by the time the turkey was done!). Daddy, I'm so thankful that I was chosen to be your daughter and you my daddy. Your unconditional and unending love moves the mountains and the heavens and opens up my eyes and heart to all you have taught me and will continue to teach me. I love you Daddy... Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Friday, November 24, 2006 hey there uncle bill. its been almost a year since i saw you last, and so much has happened. i love you and miss you so much, but the things you have taught me continue to affect both myself and those i have encountered here in california. i heard about the bill nagy award. now theres a story for the books huh. what an honor. love you uncle bill jake Jakob Bunker (haoleboysurf19 at yahoo dot com) of San Diego, CA on Sunday, November 26, 2006 Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to Daddy! Happy Birthday to you! I miss you and love you with all my heart... Love you Daddy... Love,Tupelo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Thursday, November 30, 2006 thinking of you today... Jeanine (jcassino8767 at msn dot com) of Tacoma, WA on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 It's hard to believe Wild Bill departed this world a year ago today. Lacrosse practices and scrimmages started back up last February. Clearly, we were still mourning the passing of our friend, and a little bit of the fun had gone out of our first gatherings. But our club quickly grew more comfortable talking about Billy, sharing some of the same anecdotes he would tell (but not nearly as well as the master storyteller), and we would even joke about what outrageous things he would probably say if he were there with us. Spring rolled around, and Mel graduated from college. Some of the team made it to the ceremony to help celebrate with Bill's little girl. Bill would beam with pride whenever Mel was around. We all knew how proud he was of her that day. Larry, Bill’s brother, made the trek back from Florida in the fall to play with the team again for the 2006 Hawaii Lacrosse Invitational. At a beautiful ceremony following the Masters Division Championship game, Sparkee Chamberlain was awarded the Talon Lacrosse inaugural Wild Bill Nagy Award. Mel, Larry, Bill’s Mom and his son Justin were there to present the award to Sparkee. There wasn’t a dry eye on the field. And today, while many of Bill’s teammates and friends are preparing to celebrate the holidays, we are each remembering this great man in our own ways. Mark “T-Rx” Tarone is somewhere on the Florida Coast spending time with Bill’s brothers Larry and Gary today. Here on Oahu, Sparkee is gathering friends to visit the crash site, leave flowers and some Guinness behind, and then rendezvous at the Creekside, one of Wild Bill’s favorite hangouts. I had grossly underestimated the positive impact Bill had on his family, his friends, his community, and his world. I love reading through this website every once in a while, and discovering more stories of Bill, and the great friendships and love he has left behind. The comments here are only a very small testament to how great a person Billy was. It makes me even happier and prouder having known and called him a good friend. Billy- while you may no longer be with us physically, we are happy to see your spirit every day in your friends and family. Aloha, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you Bill, and to all of those of us who will catch up with you one day. Cameron Cameron Hunt (chunt at tsocorp dot com) of Mililani, HI on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 Hi Daddy... It's been a year... a year without hearing your voice, hugging you, laughing with you, talking to you... it's been a hollow and trying year. Today is a significant day. I don't know how else to put it into words except that IT'S STILL TOUGH. I knew that I would be okay until around 3 o'clock... and then again at 6-ish. I have so many unanswered questions for you, Daddy. I know that one day you will meet me and answer them for me. Daddy, you have an awesome bunch of friends and family that love you and miss you... Spark ee and Steve Foster went to the H3 tonite to drop some leis and a Guinness (I don't think I will ever be strong enough to bring myself to the H3, no matter what.)... Jeanine sent her love from Washington... Cameron wrote a beautiful entry to memorialize this day... T-Rx is with Uncle Gar and Uncle Lar... There were so many people that called today to send their love because of the way that you have touched people's hearts. You are an amazing being Daddy. Everyone knows that. ... If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again ... I love you Daddy --- Always and Forever... Love, Tupelo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Thursday, December 21, 2006 Its been one year now and we miss you more than ever. I spoke to your brother Larry, who is with Tarone on their boat in Florida. I also spoke to Sparkee who is riding his Harley with friends in the islands. We are honoring your spirit in Hawaii, Florida, and New York, where I am. Billy, you were a true friend and we think of you everyday. Miss you, Ron Ron Foo (ronoahu at yahoo dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Thursday, December 21, 2006 Billy, Geno and I got together Wednesday night to reminisce a bit. Seems like just yesterday we'd sit and shoot the shit together. We miss you. After 15 plus years as friends and teammates, I guess there is not alot more to say or a better way to say it. I'll see you on the other side. Jaybird Jaybird (jaybloom at hawaiianagroup dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Friday, December 22, 2006 Happy 2007 Papa Bear!!! I love you!!! xoxo Love, Tupelo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Monday, January 01, 2007 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Daddy!!! I know that you wouldn't want to hear or even know this Daddy... but even though the days go by, all the happiness that I had in my life left when you left. You are my world and everything was supposed to be peachy --- we were supposed to pack up and go to California so I could go back to school... you were going to build my dream house here... I was supposed to take care of you until you were entirely gray ( complete with your own chair and the remote in your hands with your pants up to your chin... remember??? ) I get ballsie every so often and listen to your voicemails that you left me... hearing your voice brings both a happiness and a sadness to my heart. Knowing the love you have always shown me keeps me going, but hearing your voice --- knowing that I only have those three messages left --- kills me. I so want those words that come out of the recorder to say other things... different things... I don't want them to be just a recording. Does that make sense? I know you've taught me many lessons and when I close my eyes, I go back to all of the happy times that we shared. I miss you Daddy. I would give anything in the world, without a seconds hesitation, just to have you physically here again. There is just so much that we still didn't do together... I love you Daddy... Forever a Daddy's Girl... Forever your Princess... Forever Tupelo... You will always be the only man who has loved me from day one Daddy... ... xoxo ... Tupelo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Billy, I've been reading all the new entries and I can't help but miss you more and more. Lax is about to start again this weekend. I've lost a little of the fire and its not as fun without you man. Seriously. Last year I coached in Malibu and thought about you alot. We won the championshp in 4 overtimes. You woulda loved it. I'm weeping as I write this, because in a way, I felt like you were there and cheering the whole time. I miss you. Mostly, Billy, I want you to know how much I love you. I really hope to see you again. ps...So, instead of the harley fxr, I got a speedster. I figured I better have 4 wheels. Check us out this sunday. I'll get a couple for ya. I'm thinkin lefty btbs. Nick Masciangelo (Nickmas at yahoo dot com) of Honolulu, Hi on Thursday, February 15, 2007 It seems weird to be making this entry. I barely knew any of you, yet this team mean't so much to me growing up. I don't know if many of you remember me but i was the little 14 year old kid who moved to Hawaii from New York looking for some where i could play lacrosse. During that time Lacrosse on Hawaii was no more than the Wednesday night or Sunday pick up games, but some how i got in contact and ended up doing my best to to keep up. I will never forget how you guys would let me play even though i was still learning, trying to play at your level. Nick would always try to throw me into the mix and get me some playing time. While others thought the best way to teach me to keep my head up was to show me what happens when it was down. But I remember this one time especially, when Billy had come over to the sideline, where i was anxiously awaiting to play, went to the cooler grabbed a beer and walked over to me. He than began giving me tips on my game and how to improve. I just want to thank all of you for giving me that experience. I moved back to New York when i turned 16 where, because of you guys, I went on to be the captain of my High School team back in New York, and am currently playing on the Hofstra club team. Billy i barely knew you and yet i will never forget you. To everyone else, I'm planning on coming back for a lil during the summer, maybe i'll be able to join you guys in a game. Aloha Tyler Chong Tyler Chong (Tchong1 at pride dot hofstra dot edu) of HEMPSTEAD, NY on Thursday, March 08, 2007 I LOVE YOU!!! Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Mel~ My darling you are such a poet!!! I have had some dreams with your daddy in them. In the dreams he was happy, carefree, with a shining light surrounding him and wanted me to know that "life over here is awesome!" Oh, he said he had a girlfriend and finally he had a woman that agreed with his philosophy! He made me laugh. As he was fading I realized that it was a dream and yelled "Billy, don't go!" he held out his hand to me, smiled and said "tell Mel that I want to hear her laughter a whole lot more." And with that he faded back to his new reality and I awoke. before you go to sleep Mel, perhaps ask your Guardian Angel to bring you to your dad and there you will find so much comfort and strength to regain that beautiful love for life your daddy so wants for you to regain~ xoxoxo I love you baby~ Auntie Angel Angelika (angelicaveech at msn dot com) of wahiawa, HI on Friday, March 16, 2007 Hiya Papa Bear! ... The Big Lebowski is on TV tonite. I can still hear you laugh during the movie. There isn't a second that goes by where I don't think about you. There isn't a second that goes by where my heart doesn't stop aching. I miss you so much. I want the world to stop and take me back to Tuesday, December 20, 2005 so I can do everything in my will to keep you here with me. Selfish?... yes it is. The light that was a part of my life would return. The aura of happiness would surround me. You, Daddy are my happiness. Happy Easter Daddy... all I want is you for an Easter miracle... I love you for always and forever... Love, Tupelo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Sunday, April 08, 2007 Hi Daddy... I miss you. All my love, Tupelo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Saturday, May 19, 2007 Happy Daddy's Day, Papa Bear!!! A special day to tell that special man how much they mean to us... to reflect upon the lessons learned and the unending love given from a daddy to a child. There are so many things that you have taught me daddy... you still continue to teach me everyday. I am so thankful to have a daddy like you --- you are one of a kind. I love you always Daddy... xoxo All my love, Tupelo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Sunday, June 17, 2007 ... Miss you Daddy ... I love you with my all, Tupelo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Thursday, July 19, 2007 Billy, Just thinking of you and missing you. Wish you were here and practicing with us, they could use you on the Grand Master's team this year. Ron Foo (ronoahu at yahoo dot com) of Ewa, HI on Friday, August 10, 2007 Hi Papa Bear... There's just sooooo much that I miss about you.. * I miss seeing you * I miss being with you * I miss laughing with you * I miss talking to you * I miss hearing you voice * I miss your laugh * I miss your hugs and kisses * I miss your touch Daddy, I miss YOU. I love you. Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Friday, September 14, 2007 Billy, We just got word that Larry agreed to come out to the Tourney this year. To say the least we are all stoked to have him. Unfortunately, he won't be playing on the Master's team and will be playing on the Hawaii Grand Masters. Either way, we wanted him and his spirit out here. We will have plenty of time this year to remember you, since he will be here for 2 weeks, so if your ears are burning in heaven, its just us, ripping on you. Ron Ron Foo (ronoahu at yahoo dot com) HI on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 Happy Birthday Daddy!!! I love you with my all. Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Friday, November 30, 2007 ... 2 years ... ... too long ... i miss you. I LOVE YOU!!! Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Hey Billy, Just to let you know i miss you very much brother, and always thinking of all the great times we had. Steve Holmes Steve Holmes (stevesdiving at COMCAST dot NET) of bothell, wa on Sunday, December 23, 2007 Merry Christmas Papa Bear!!! All the memories we have made during this time of year warm my heart. The trips to Maui, the bag with the bricks in it, the tree shopping, the light stringing (especially the lights that bubbled), "reindog" antlers for San --- the fun we had!!! I love you with my all. xoxo, Tupelo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy (melanee dot mn at gmail dot com) of Honolulu, HI on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 I looked up my name and found Billy I wished I could have knowed him belive it or not he sounds just like me. This is A strange world we live in. Bill Nagy Bill M Nagy Jr (toninagy1 at verizon dot net) of Leesburg, Va on Monday, January 28, 2008 ... I Love You ... Melanee Muneoka-Nagy of Honolulu, HI on Monday, March 03, 2008 ... so papa bear, what do you think of the "little sister"? ... i ABSOLUTELY know that you're a part of it. i love you daddy!!! xoxo Melanee Muneoka-Nagy of Honolulu, HI on Saturday, April 12, 2008 I'm glad I had the opportunity to play next to you buddy. John Freeman (John at Freeman34 dot com) VA on Sunday, April 13, 2008 |
Family Photos of Billy
Lacrosse Photos of Billy
2005 - Photo with Original 1990 Tourney Players
2005 - Playing Defense
2005 - Team Photo
2004 - Team Photo
2004 - Coming to Get You
2004 - Knocking a Ball Loose
2003 - Team Photo
2003 - Partaking in a Defensive Mugging
2003 - Taking a "Dive" Thanks to Lorne Smith
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