It Is With A Heavy Heart....

JJCJR · Post by **JJCJR** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:33 am

It is with a heavy heart we inform all good friends of Rod & Reel Radio and Sportsfishing in general, host of the show "Big Tuna" Bill Ghiselin lost his battle with cancer early this morning 8/17/11.

All the fishing community, friends and listeners just want to let Trudy, Ben and Nate know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

The family would also like to thank all of you for your prayers and well wishes during Bill's illness. They made a difference and Bill was aware of all your efforts on his behalf till the end.

Memorial plans are pending.

Skeeterman · Post by **Skeeterman** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:41 am

Sorry to hear,Bill is in a better place now talking fishing with the big man.My prayers are with the family.

Post by **wayneg** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:50 am

Not ever personally meeting Bill, I had the honor to be a guest on his show a few times. I must say he was extremely gracious and a pleasure to work with. We will all miss Bill. My prayers are with his family.

Wayneg

Robert F · Post by **Robert F** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:52 am

Bill was one of the first newspaper editors that I worked for. I will forever appreciate the encouragement and opportunity he gave the "kid" trying to make it in the photo biz. Rest in peace big Bill.

KPalmer · Post by **KPalmer** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:38 pm

R.I.P Big Tuna.... Always enjoyed our WFO bite down in the East Cape and the times on the radio show. He will be greatly missed. Continued prayers to Trudy and the family.

KP

sTony · Post by **sTony** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:50 pm

RIP Big Tuna - My condolences to Bill's family and family of friends.

sTony

kb · Post by kb » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:18 pm

Sorry to hear this Hop a Long I got a call from Stan Vanderberg tonight telling me of the news. Hope Fish Talk Radio keeps up the show.......

kb

Otay Michael · Post by **Otay Michael** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:27 pm

John, sorry for your loss, I know you two were tight.
All are in my prayers.

JJCJR · Post by **JJCJR** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:43 am

Nice article in Western Outdoor News on Big Tuna Bill (August 26th).
Thank you Bob Twilegar and Pat McDonell for making space available in your publication remembering Bill's life and times.