“ I loved Billy like an older brother, always there with a smile and a firm handshake and good advice too when needed... (Mr. Britt, as we called him in school)... He was one of my best role models coming up, and he turned into a great friend too along the way... My greatest and most heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to Billy's family and many many friends... May God rest and bless your precious soul, Mr. Billy Britt, my precious friend... Rest easy, until we meet again come One Fine Day on Heaven's bright shore... ”