Bill Wass

Although I had been familiar with the name Bill Wass for quite a few years it is only now I have the pleasure of meeting him face to face and learning about his life. I have heard so many positive things about this active, enthusiastic man from my friend Karen Wilson and her husband, Jonny. Bill has been an important figure as a mentor and mate for them, so I was keen to learn Bill’s story. When later attending Bill’s 90th birthday party, it didn’t take long to meet with others who have similarly been inspired by Bill to get on a bike and ride with him. Nowadays, Bill and his friend, Jonny Caldwell spend most mornings riding their recumbent bicycles in Mildura’s riverfront precinct. While not knowing if we had ever been formally introduced, I realised that I had seen Bill before and had occasionally spoken to him and Jonny during my riverfront strolls.