On The Pegs March 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 3 | Page 34

On The Pegs
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RIP MR. BILL
Bill Markham, better known as “Mr. Bill”, passed away this month from
Pneumonia brought on by his continuing battle with Lyme Disease.
A memorial will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 prior to the Colorado Na-
tional, held in his honor. Thanks Mr. Bill (Markham) for the countless hours
of work and kindness you gave to our sport!
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to support Mr. Bill’s lifelong passion
for Youth Trials and the Youth Nationals. The following memorial to Bill can
be found on the NATC/MotoTrials website:
Look at who is on the podium at any NATC/AMA national championship trial.
The Champions. But to those in the know, they see “Mr. Bill’s kids.” Bill Markham,
who has somehow single handedly brought a generation of kids into the sport
of trials with his dedication to trials schools, youth events and his own national
championship for youth. He is also responsible for the continuation of the NATC