CNBC Viewers Remember Bill Seidman

Here, CNBC viewers share their memories of CNBC Chief Commentator and Former FDIC Chairman Bill Seidman who died Wednesday after a brief illness at the age of 88. Thank you very much for sending us your memories and stories of Bill. 

A true loss. He was always a voice of reason and knowledge. A gentleman who respected the views of others, but clearly articulated his own. He is missed.

— Kris Coryell, Chicago, Illinois

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I worked for the FDIC's Division of Resolutions in the early 90's while Bill Seidman was head of the FDIC. He had the insight to very quickly create new regulatory divisions and groups to cut through bureaucracy and take on problems that could have quickly manifested would they had been left to a more entrenched bureaucratic governmental structure. Not hard to stand behind a man who had a vision to fix difficult problems and attract the best government and private employees to execute that vision to the end. We need more Bill Seidmans to lead us through the storms of today.

— Barry W Smith, New York, NY

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Seidman and his delightful wife on several business conferences. All of the admiration and heartfelt praise previously expressed by the CNBC employees is certainly accurate and I doubt there is another person on this planet who could evoke a similar response. Indeed, he was the ultimate gentleman and a scholar!

— John Crommelin, Atlanta, Ga

Shed more than a few tears for a man I just came to know recently through appearances on CNBC. I wish I had more time to listen to him. I so need to hear his voice again!! He touched me deeply and I don't really understand how it happened.

— Troy, Texas

Bill Seidman. We've lost one of the good ones. In this day and age when a man or women of integrity passes you innately feel it. Today is one of those days. Bill, you will be missed. Thank you for being you.

— Stephen Tracy, San Rafael

Bill Seidman visited Japan several years ago to advise on its economic troubles. I was fortunate to join him at a lunch hosted by the American Consul General, where he took several top Japanese businessmen through his experiences and explained what worked for the RTC. A model of clarity and credibility—and a great guy.

—Norman Solberg, Osaka, Japan

Your commitment to study at Dartmouth and Harvard, to your Wife Sally and your kids, grandchildren and even great-grand children, to public service, to the country you will always love and adhering to the principals as God wants us to be compassionate, to concern yourself with friends and neighbors....Your wit, your astute foresight as to how to handle the bankers and your willingness to stand tall all depicted the giant of a man you were to so, so many.... There is no doubt you passed the test of Life in your steady hand at the helm!

—Christopher Tingus, Harwich, MA

There is NOBODY like him today in public service.  Bill had no ego despite his intelligence and tremendous service to our country.  No matter how successful or busy he was he always made time and room for everyone.  This is a huge loss.
— Denise Oorbeek, Alexandria, Va.

It is sad to hear of Bill Seidman's passing. His intelligence will be greatly missed. We need all the brain power we can get to guide us out of this financial crisis the country is in.
— Anny Myrick, Greensboro, N.C.

I trusted Bill Seidman.
— Robert Gardemal, Orange County, Calif.

I am sad to hear about Bill Seidman passing away. The viewers around the world are missing an experienced economist who helped to overcome   many financial calamities caused by irresponsible managers .From distant Germany my condolences to his family.
— Tefikow Mehmet, Magdeburg, Germany

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