BILL STREET BEM (Strasser)

**ap1** · 28-01-2011, 10:14

"I am sorry to inform you all that Bill Street sadly passed away this morning in Neville Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. He was found unconscious in his house last Friday by neighbours and never recovered.

Bob Doak"

This is a person who lived a major part of the RWF's history in the 20th Century from the battlefields of France, Belgium, Holland and Germany right through to the conflict in Northern Ireland during the 1970's. He left the battalion the year I joined the army. His death is a poignant moment for all of us.

**keithwill38** · 28-01-2011, 10:36

So sad to hear the news of Bill,s passing another great Royal Welchman Gone.R.I.P

**Bob Bacon** · 28-01-2011, 11:00

It is fair to say that when I first met Bill he made an immediate and lasting impression. The phrase 'real character' has been used so often that it is has begun to sound banal, yet in the case of Bill it could not have greater resonance. Here was a man who truly lived life to the full. His character and soldierly capability ensured that he had an enormous profile across all areas within the Regiment.

A more popular and respected member of his peer group would be hard to find and it will be difficult to think of him without smiling as he had a unique ability to lift anyone from the most sombre of moods. He had an unrivalled wit and sense of humour; few within the chain of command escaped his proportionally measured acerbic wit. What is beyond question is that all he did was done with a spirit of fun, energy and without any trace of guile or malice.

Bill will be greatly missed. Our thoughts at this difficult time are with all of his family and friends who will feel the loss of this very special individual.

ritchie8839 · 28-01-2011, 11:26

So sorry to hear about the passing of another true Royal Welsh man RIP Bill you will be truly missed by all.

Ritchie39

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 28-01-2011, 12:09

My earliest memories of Bill are as a child, when my father took me onto the Mess and there was this fugure with a huge beard (full colour then). I think I was probably terrified at that point, but I remember he was so softly spoken and reassuring that it did not last. He would even allow me to stroke the famous beard. Bill was a real Gentleman, respected and loved by everyone. He will be sorely missed. Godbless.

**hoppy41** · 28-01-2011, 12:15

Sorry to hear the new's of bill's passing.a great man gone RIP BILL

**mick carnell 53** · 28-01-2011, 12:22

RIP Bill, another character gone, but never forgotten

**tony.t.corbett** · 28-01-2011, 12:42

And St Peter said"lord I have found a good man to repair the gate" Bill was good company and always gave good advice to newly promoted sgts agood friend who will be sadly missed by all Royal Welch Fusiliers even more so by The League of friends. Rest in Peace Bill job done. TC.

Originally Posted by Bob Bacon

It is fair to say that when I first met Bill he made an immediate and lasting impression. The phrase 'real character' has been used so often that it is has begun to sound banal, yet in the case of Bill it could not have greater resonance. Here was a man who truly lived life to the full. His character and soldierly capability ensured that he had an enormous profile across all areas within the Regiment.

A more popular and respected member of his peer group would be hard to find and it will be difficult to think of him without smiling as he had a unique ability to lift anyone from the most sombre of moods. He had an unrivalled wit and sense of humour; few within the chain of command escaped his proportionally measured acerbic wit. What is beyond question is that all he did was done with a spirit of fun, energy and without any trace of guile or malice.

Bill will be greatly missed. Our thoughts at this difficult time are with all of his family and friends who will feel the loss of this very special individual.

**Rog Ball 01** · 28-01-2011, 12:50

What more can be said about dear Bill. He was a man that cannot be replaced and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him or have heard of him in the past.

Rest in peace

**jungle1810** · 28-01-2011, 13:14

Hello All,
I remember "Strasser" from our halcyon days in Jamaica,with his mucker "Griff " 70, they broke the mould after he was born. R.I.P. Bridgend & District Branch of the Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association send their deepest sympathy to all his immediate family and his many friends from the battalion.
RBD aka jungle1810