Mrs. Buckman and Family, you have my deepest, deepest condolences.

Dear Mrs. Buckman and family: 
Please accept my most profound condolences on your inestimable loss. The news of Bill's sudden passing was utterly stupefying. Many years ago as a young defense attorney I would often see Bill in this or that courthouse and although I knew him by reputation, I had never actually met him. Then I became involved in a case in which a County Prosecutor's Office, in a somewhat bold and unorthodox maneuver, served me with a subpoena to produce defense records in the midst of the grand jury proceedings concerning my client. As a member of the NACDL, I contacted the Association since this was precisely the sort of matter with which the association sought to assist its members. I was referred to Bill as a fellow member who had expressly volunteered to offer his services in such circumstances. Agreeing emphatically that this was an instance of prosecutorial overreach, Bill rendered extraordinary assistance, and we ultimately succeeded in quashing the subpoena. With my permission, Bill made this story a staple of his ICLE presentations. I suspect many other attorneys can offer similar accounts of Bill's fortuitous interventions. A true luminary of the local and state Bars, Bill was a genuine inspiration to junior and senior defense attorneys alike. A man of boundless intellectual energy and magnanimity, he was always first to offer help to a colleague in need. His passionate defense of liberty and human dignity, his ceaseless crusade against injustice, shall be sorely missed in our legal community and the broader culture. And yet somehow I doubt that in the next life Bill will be content to cast aside gauntlets and shield.   I can imagine him, in the words of the poet Longfellow, still grasping "[t]hat banner with the strange device, Excelsior!" Like Bill, we would all do well to "aim ever higher." May God bless his holy soul.

This man was my real life hero. As a retired NJ State Trooper and whistle blower Mr. Buckman was there for the minority troopers 100%. He will be sorely missed. He was honest and ethical and fought the hard fight. He took the cases no one would touch for political reasons. I found out today quite by accident and am deeply saddened. So unexpected Mrs. Buckman and family. I an sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers be with you.

Dear Shellie

I was so terribly sorry to hear about your husband's death.  Please know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fran o'Neill

Dear Shellie and Family,
My deepest sympathy to each of you. Remember... Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Although its difficult today to see beyond your  sorrow may looking back in memory comfort you tomorrow. You are in my thoughts.

Dear Mrs. Buckman and family, I am very sorry for your loss.  Bill was an exceptional man and human being.  I have known him for over twelve years and he was always supportive of our criminal justice efforts in New Jersey and beyond.  He will be missed and forever in our thoughts and prayers. Peace & Blessings,

Angelyn C. Frazer
NACDL

Dear Shellie, Ethan and Emilee,

Tony and I are so sorry for your loss.  May your memories be a comfort to you during this very difficult time.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jenni (Magee) Lapin

Dear Shellie, Emilee and Ethan, 

I was heartbroken to hear about Bill's passing. He was such a smart, hardworking, warm, wonderful, funny man. His dedication to justice and fairness was unrelenting. I remember the night he received a big award from the ACLU-NJ. He was so proud that you all were there. I loved his stories about when Emilee and Ethan were little kids, wanting to change the TV back to cartoons, impatient with having to break from their entertainment to watch their dad made an appearance on the news. Bill will stay in my heart and I wish you every support and love as you mourn his loss. I'm so sorry I can't be at the celebration of his life, he meant so much to me and my work at the ACLU. xoxo Deborah Jacobs

Dear Shellie:  My husband and I have known Bill since 1980 when Bill and I worked for Vincent D. Segal, Esquire, in Cherry Hill.  We then saw Bill on an almost daily basis when I worked for Joe Polino.  Please accept our sincere condolences in your loss.  Our prayers are with  you, Ethan and Emilee, and Bill's family.  Sincerely, Ellen and Stan Fayer

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William Buckman

9 avril 1953 – 14 octobre 2014

Roosevelt Memorial Park

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