Edhat Staff
Update by the edhat staff
July 19, 2023
The Sheriff’s Coroner has released the identity of the body found in the Santa Barbara Harbor last week.
A body was found by a passerby floating near the boat launch ramp on the morning of July 12.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau has confirmed the identity of the decedent as 79-year-old William Langdon Proctor of Santa Barbara.
“His death appears accidental; however, the final cause and manner of death are pending,” states Raquel Zick, Public Information Officer of the Sheriff’s Office.
More information about William Proctor can be found in The Independent’s latest report.
Body Found in Santa Barbara Harbor
By the edhat staff
July 13, 2023
A body was found floating in the water near the Santa Barbara Harbor on Wednesday, reports John Palminteri.
The identity has yet to be released by its believed the male lived on a boat in the Harbor.
The body was located near the boat launch ramp and was pulled onto the walkway by emergency responders.
The cause of death is under investigation by the Santa Barbara Police Department.
RIP sir, a harbor fixture and OG.
What is “OG”?
OG, means “Original Gangster”, originally, but in current form it’s someone who has been around for a long time.
Actually Alex, that would be an “old timer.”
OG refers to someone within a certain community who is well known and has a history doing something. Age doesn’t have as much to do with it as does their presence and contributions. You could have been around a long time but if you aren’t known as a cool person you can’t be OG.
https://7esl.com/og/
STONER, Alex’s definition is more than fine
Is this the Bill Proctor who wore an eye patch?
Yes
Wow. Thanks. I knew him in 1983. Rest in peace, Bill.
That was him.
What a wonderful man, even though I did not know him. RIP, good sir.
a sort of obituary:
https://www.independent.com/2023/07/19/coroner-confirms-identity-of-longtime-harbor-resident-found-dead-in-the-water-in-santa-barbara/
His Quote at the end of that Indy obituary shows what he knew: “Occasionally, God intervenes in human endeavors so as to divide the path taken from the path intended.” —Dr. Bill Proctor via his blog, Main Sheet, in August 2014
RIP dear Sir!
I remember the charismatic Bill “Dr” Proctor from back in the day when he had a house one the east end of Del Playa in IV when the area was a quiet, shady enclave. He was known for developing a computer system which he called the Annahumper, the circuitry of which dawned upon him while in bed with a woman named Anna. RIP, Bill.
I am another who remembers a Dr Proctor from the days gone by. God Bless him.