We've lost one of our own today...........LizardCop - Page 7 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
Thank you to each of you who were a part of this community. You made it possible.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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Well, I've tried like nine times to post something here, but words are failing me right now. I am devastated to lose a true friend in such a senseless way.
I am truly devastated to hear of this senseless murder and especially of someone we all knew and truly loved here! This makes no sense as the man was doing his job and was cut down in cold blood for serving a restraining order for obvious reasons! Although, I'm not always in favor of the death penalty, I'm glad Florida has it and carries it out on occasion as this cold blood murderer whom ended a great American and true patriot's life, deserves this fate! He will meet his maker and it won't be God!
I'm sorry, to be so brash, but Bill was a great contributor to this board and loved by many here, including myself! I conversed with him often over the years here and especially always was so knowledgeable, informed and enthralled with all things about WDW!
A great man who will be missed by so many here! My heart goes out for his loss and to his family and everyone who loved him so deeply!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Still hard to believe that he is gone. Bill was a wonderful man, funny, friend to everyone. He will be missed. He touched so many people's lives, more than we will ever know. I read a tribute on his page from a young man he had given many tickets to, the young man thanked him for talking to him and helping him grow up.. In the times my husband and I met Bill in person we found him funny, warm and a joy to be around. Prayers to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed....
Thank you, Jennifer, for the beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. I wish I'd met him in person, but his virtual presence was exactly as you describe-- helpful, warm, generous and patient. He will be greatly missed.
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Still processing this. Bill was what everyone said, but also a wonderful encourager. He helped me be brave when I needed it. I will honor his memory and share his legacy as much as I can.
Perhaps, we could do some of signing on the forum as well for Bill! I know you can do various virtual greeting cards in some form with mass signings, but sort of unclear of where to look for the best type of e-card? I've been part of these before, but just looking for suggestions on this as I think it would be a good thing to do, considering how much Bill meant to many of us here and the board overall!
I haven't read Jennifer's tribute to Bill in this weeks' PP News but looking forward to it and judging by Laurie's comments, it's obviously well done and spot on!
Still can't believe this!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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What a pip of a Passporter. Bill helped me with several tech issues and even identified a military aircraft flying over my area (NASA Houston) just by a description. I loved his photos and his love for his family. Forever in our hearts, indeed. Thank you for the lovely tribute, Jennifer.
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This makes no sense as the man was doing his job and was cut down in cold blood for serving a restraining order for obvious reasons! 
Although, I'm not always in favor of the death penalty, I'm glad Florida has it and carries it out on occasion as this cold blood murderer whom ended a great American and true patriot's life, deserves this fate! 
I conversed with him often over the years here and especially always was so knowledgeable, informed and enthralled with all things about WDW! 
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I know you can do various virtual greeting cards in some form with mass signings, but sort of unclear of where to look for the best type of e-card? 
I've been part of these before, but just looking for suggestions on this as I think it would be a good thing to do, considering how much Bill meant to many of us here and the board overall! 
Our last WDW trip as a family 
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