William
Robert Gaines
February 17, 1984 - June 18, 2003
Email
to Dad March 21, 2003 (during spring practice)
We run every play full speed for a lot of yards. My foot has been killing
me these past 2 days, but I haven’t missed one drill, one rep, or one
sprint. I’m just gonna keep playing, and not sit out unless I break
an ankle. I’m just trying to keep in mind how lucky I am compared to
those 18 and 19 years old across seas getting bullets fired at them, so I
will be alright. Pray that I don’t kill anyone in these next few days…
Later
-Billy
| Whenever
Billy scored, he never brought credit to himself, he pointed to
God and gave him the credit. I have never coached a player like
him. |
Billy
is a winner. He is a winner here, a winner with us and he’ll
always be a winner. I have never seen
an athlete quite like Billy. Former Pitt Head Coach, Walt Harris |
| He
just didn’t touch people, he changed them. I’m a better person
for knowing Billy Gaines. Former Pitt Receivers Coach, JD Brookhart |
He
is the greatest high school football player I ever saw. He was as good Monday
through Thursday as he was Friday nights. Former Urbana Assistant, Rick Conner |
| Billy
was my favorite receiver. I will remember Billy as a giant, maybe not in
stature, but in heart. Former Penn State QB, Zack Mills |
Billy
was a great example. At 19 Billy was ready, and that’s what he wants
you to be, ready when the Lord comes. Former Pitt Assistant, Shawn Simms |
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