April 29, 201511 yr Rhode Island Trials Club 23 Sharon Drive Coventry, Rhode Island 02816 April 28, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Carl Swanson President, Rhode Island Trials Club Coventry, Rhode Island 02816 401.743.7955 It is with deep sadness that we inform the trials motorcycling community of the passing of Bill Mathewson. After an extended illness, Bill passed away early Tuesday evening April 28, 2015 with his loving wife Ronnie by his side. Bill was a pioneer in trials in the U. S. and especially in New England. He was the founder and longstanding president of the Rhode Island Trials Club and organized hundreds of trials events over his life, including many U.S. National and World Championship events. Bill helped organize the first ever World Championship Trials in the USA in 1975. Bill was an active member of the North American Trials Council and a distinguished inductee into the NATC Hall of Fame. Because of Bill's passion, effort and remarkable leadership, the trials community has benefited in many ways. Bill Mathewson will be sorely missed and never forgotten. Please join us in remembering Bill with thoughts, prayers and condolences for his family.
April 30, 201511 yr Dan: Very sad to hear this news! I was fortunate enough in my time riding Nationals and spending an entire summer riding all the NETA events to be able to spend a lot of time knowing Bill. Truly one of a kind! My thoughts go out to his family. RIP Bill
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