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Bill Freeman

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Re: Bill Freeman

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I too remember The Freeman File. He often picked on Suzanne Geha. He later was on WGVU-FM but was eventually let go. I remember a GR Press article quoting Bill about it and he felt that his liberal leanings clashed with the West Michigan Conservative mindset.

Eventually he pastored Interfaith Congregation, a church that met at the Holland 7 cineplex. When Holland City Hall voted against adding gay rights to the city charter in 2011, Freeman protested a few months later by refusing to leave city hall at the close of business hours and was subsequently arrested. He disappeared from the local scene a few years later. I did not realize he had moved out west.
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Re: Bill Freeman

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Bill was a bad hire for WGVU.
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Re: Bill Freeman

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I worked alongside Bill at WOOD TV in the late 80s and early 90s and then later at WPRR A/FM before he headed to California. He was a good man who cared about those less fortunate in life.

I’m glad I got to see his wife and daughter at his celebration of life.
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Re: Bill Freeman

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What did he do out in California?
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paul8539 wrote: Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:28 am What did he do out in California?
Obit says he pastored churches out there. No specifics on denominations or cities.
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Re: Bill Freeman

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dwp49423 wrote: Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:59 pm
paul8539 wrote: Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:28 am What did he do out in California?
Obit says he pastored churches out there. No specifics on denominations or cities.
He was in Menifee, California with United Church of Christ.
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