"He was a good word guy. He had a good sense of humor," said Mike Wolcott, editor of the Chico Enterprise-Record, who worked with Willis. "You could have taken Tim and put him in any newsroom and would be a good fit."
Paying tribute on RIP.ie, Athletics Ireland CEO Hamish Adams said: "On behalf of all the Athletics Ireland family I express our sincere condolences to the Mawdsley family. Sharlene, we are here to support you during this difficult period and our thoughts and prayers are with you."
Today, we mourn the loss of Bernard B. Kerik, a warrior, a patriot, and one of the most courageous public servants this country has ever known. Bernie passed away tragically on May 29, 2025, after a private battle with illness.