CHICAGO (WGN) - At the entrance of Dock C at DuSable Harbor, a photo of Nabil Abzal is on display.

Abzal, affectionately known to the Chicago boating community as Captain Bill, is in his element as he's seen enjoying life aboard his boat on the open waters of Lake Michigan in the photo.

"That's a great picture of him and that shows us what kind of man he was. I mean, who can't love a guy like that?" Abzal's friend Joe Perry said.

Abzal died one week ago, and Perry proudly put up the photo of his dead friend as a heartfelt tribute, a lasting reminder of the countless memories they shared and the impact he had on everyone who knew him.

"He was the first one to help you launch your boat in and just a great, great spirit on the dock. We're going to miss him terribly," Perry said.

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