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for Taft Williams
October 27, 2017
Although I didn't get many chances to see you face to face, I enjoyed every conversation we shared and I enjoyed having you for a younger brother (although you acted as if you were older. I miss not having you a phone call away. Love your big sister for life. V. Alexander...P.S. Tanya is a handful and I sure could use some help. lol
Pablo Lopez
November 11, 2013
Miss you my brother.
Celeste Holmes
November 11, 2013
Gone but never forgotten
Nathan Harrison
August 26, 2012
Taft,
I want you to know that you are always in my thoughts to this day and even with the hardness of your loss, you have a way of calming me when I need it. Thank you so much for all the laughs and wonderful memories you and I have and still have together.
Peggy Childers
August 25, 2012
August 12, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Taft V. Williams:
Always remembering Taft. "Some gave all."
Nathan Harrison
August 14, 2011
Taft,
I still can't believe you are gone. I think about you every day and miss the great times we had and will always remember you as a great friend, peer and comrade. There are always little things that happen during the day that do not allow me to forget the great person you were and still are. You will never be forgotten by me or my family.
Peggy Childers
August 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Taft V. Williams:
Please accept my remembrance of Taft on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Dennis Dagdayan
May 24, 2011
I am truly sorry for your loss. I was stationed with Will and was his roommate during his time in Darmstadt, GE. I worked with him in the motor pool along with SGT Kevin Olson, SPC Phillip Brown, SPC Shane Cox, SPC Whitehead. He was a very funny man and always talked about "Nawlins" (New Orleans). He used to let me use his car to go to the other post, Cambrai, also in Darmstadt. Most of the time it was always empty so I had to fill it up. I even remember having to push start it a few times. He was a great friend. Taft you will be missed and never forgotten. My deepest condolences to your family.
Pablo Lopez jr
March 11, 2011
To the family im so sorry, Would like to say a little story, I meet Sgt Williams in Germany 2000, He picked me up in the airport and I was a private fresh out of traning, He was like what is your middle name because the army but nmn, so he try to pronouse it and i was like i dont have a middle name so later on we found out the NMN meant no middle name, Its was funny and we had a good laugh. I will never forget him, we was my mentor, trainer and showed me everything I needed to know while i was serving with him. The day he went with God I was in Iraq in a different company and location,but I still found out thru SGT Collings, It really hurt me. But the family is always in my prayers and may God bless his soul.
Sylvin Williams
January 8, 2011
The chair was empty another year has pass but your memories live on . Love Your Mom
Peggy Childers
August 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Taft V. Williams:
Remembering Taft on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Val LeBlanc
May 31, 2010
As I sit here and give thanks to all of the brave men and women who have, humbly given their lives for all of us, my mind fell on Taft. I can still remember Taft's smile while walking down the halls in school. My heart broke when I learned of his passing, on our schools web page. I will never forget you, Taft and may God continue to bring comfort to your family.
May 30, 2010
Dear son I miss you so must my heart is empty on this day May 30, 2010 I cry for you so must I wish you were here with me.
Love
Your mother
Kenna Larra
January 28, 2010
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SFC Roberson, Retired US Army
August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
Derrick Roberson
August 18, 2009
I just got the news a few days ago while talking to a friend at the gym, when I asked about Big Will and if he had seen him, he told me what had happen to one great guy I met while stationed in Germany. Will was a great guy whom would do anything to help you out and was very good with computers. We often chatted on yahoo messenger and still to this day I have him on my buddy list. I'm just glad to have met a great person like Will, God Bess his family!
June 2, 2009
Charisse Yearwood
June 2, 2009
Daddy...
...now im 13years young and my englisch is better.i love you so much?
and i feel so bad because i was 6 or 7 when i saw you and now im so big.and evry night im holding my teddy bear..yeah it was your teddy bear*smile* and i know you can hear me and im always saying "daddy i love you"
and my bike...haha...i love it!!
And i know that you love me...becaus in a letter...you said and i love my baby girl...Daddy??i love you too!!!
your daughter Charisse
Alvin Thomas
April 25, 2009
sister love you always
Barbara Walker
April 25, 2009
cousin Rosalee Russell sadly miss you as the angel took you home hope to see you on that side
love you.
Barbara Walker
April 25, 2009
SONJA MCDANIELS YOUR GODCHILD WHO WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU SEE YOU ON THAT OTHER SIDE.
Nathan Harrison
February 12, 2009
I had the honor calling Taft both a friend and comrade. It was a very sad day for all that knew him when he was lost. I will never forget how he touched my life and those around him. It was the hardest day of my life when we gave his memorial at Al Asad. I did not want to let such a wonderful brother go. He is truly missed and I will never forget him. I to this day wear a braclet in his honor.
Lula Jones
September 12, 2008
My sympathy to the Mitchell family and may God peace be with all of you. Lula Jones (Kenner LA)
Gwendolyn Suarez-Carriere
August 13, 2008
Take heart. Time will soften the edges and ease your burden of sorrow. We are sorry for your loss. Clark - Class of 1957
CHANDA CORDOVA
August 13, 2008
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS WILL AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS TIME. HE KNOWS WHATS BEST. TAFT WAS A GOOD MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED. BE BLESSED
McMillan Wendel
August 13, 2008
Paying tribute to a fellow bulldog and soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Kisha Colton
August 12, 2008
I pray for Taft's family, I remember him when he was in ROTC in school. He was so sweet.
Val W.
August 12, 2008
It wasn't long ago that I'd learn you were taken from us. I could not believe it and apart of me still don't. I remember your smile, your big heart, your dedication to everything you were apart of. Thank you for all you've done for our great country and know that you will always be in our hearts.
In Memory of Taft ~ (Debra Estep)
August 12, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Taft, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Stephen Stanley
June 24, 2008
5 years is a long time when you don’t have your Son, brother, father or husband. I spent 2 years in Iraq, and it has changed me in ways unexplainable. I think of Taft everyday, I make sure that my soldiers understand the sacrifice that not only Taft paid but also the price his family pays everyday with out their loved one. I am so sorry that he is not here, and often think why I was spared, when so many others perished. I will make sure that others never forget, and I am thankful that I had the opportunity to share a part of life with him in high school, and as a Soldier.
Stephen Stanley
CPT, USAR
J S Clark, C/O 92 NOLA
Keithan Brown
June 23, 2008
First of all i would like to say to the family of SGT WILL i'm sorry for there loss i know it has been 5 years now but i still think about him from time to time and i never had a forum to tell the family how i felt.This was a great individual to be around i first meet him when i was stationed in Germany with 1-501 avn bn,he was a very fun person to be around and honest he always kep t it real with you and never held back his thoughts.I just wish there where more men like him in this world ,he will truly be missed and my heart goes out to the family.
Natascha Gernert
May 7, 2008
Hey Taft, its been a while since I have left you a comment in here.... You just crossed my mind, and so I came on here to let you know you were thought of. I still remember the time we have spent and the long conversations we held... I still have your letters.... after all these years... crazy huh?! Thank you for being a part of my life....
Sending a lot of luv also to your family and friends...
mckee rodriguez
March 24, 2008
i am spc. rodriguez i am recently deployed in iraq. about a week ago i ordered a braclet from fallen hero. and i was given his. i just want to say to his family that i am sorry and i am proud to know what a awesome person, soldier, son, husband, and father he is and i am proud to wear his name.
jerry hall
January 4, 2008
SGT WILLIAM WAS A GREAT SOLDIER AND STILL IS .I MEET HIM WHEN WE BOTH CAME BACK FROM GERMANY.ALL HE WOULD TALK ABOUT WAS THE GOOD LOUISANA FOOD.THANK YOU FOR THE SERVICE YOU GAVE TO OUR COUNTRY AND YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.THANK YOU MY BROTHER AND MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY.YOU SON WAS ONE OF THE GREAT ONE'S.
Tom Gugliuzza
December 31, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Williams family in the loss of Taft. I did not know Taft, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you.Taft it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
November 19, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Williams!
Sgt.Taft V. Williams (Iraq)
sylvin williams
August 25, 2007
August 5, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
carlos calderon
August 2, 2007
It’s taken me four years to do this, but I think is time. I want to thank you for always giving me words of wisdom that help get threw my deployment. May God always bless your family, and keep them safe. REST IN PEACE
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Williams and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Barbara Tisdale
June 14, 2007
My deepest sympathy to family of Taft Williams. Peace be with you.
chimere carter
May 21, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Stephen Stanley
November 4, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family of my friend Taft William:
Taft and I went to Clark High School together, we were in the ROTC with his sister and played foot ball together. I recall Taft being soft spoken and always respectful. That is what made him a good man.
After graduation in 92 we all went our separate ways, and like many of us, we lost contact. I heard over time that he was in the army, so was I, but did not know where he was.
My heart was saddened to hear he was a victim of a senseless war. I attended the funeral in support of my friend, and continue to soldier in the US Army reserves. I will continue to pray for his family and children. His children will never know how great a father they had, but I can tell them he was a honorable man, with courage and the tenderness to tame.
I am proud of Tafts service to America, he deserves much more. Please know that he is not forgotten and his name is spoken by his friends and know to those who did not know him.
Respectfully,
Stephen Stanley
CPT, USAR
C/O 92 JSC
Garnet Jenkins
August 12, 2006
Paying tribute to Sgt. Taft V. Williams, with a Multitude of Thanks for his many years of dedication and service to our country. Rest Well young Hero, in the Mighty Hands of God and may God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the Williams family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"The soldier, above all others, is required to perform the
highest act of religious teaching--SACRIFICE."~General Douglas MacArthur~
July 3, 2006
ALL Americans should take a minute on Independence Day to thank the brave heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide the Independence we all share. Although I did not personally know Taft Williams I feel the loss of this great American hero.
God Bless Taft Williams and his family. God Bless the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.
Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.
Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI)
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Williams family. Taft may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Stuart Gray
December 13, 2005
Thank you for your service.
Clyde Bowden & family
December 2, 2005
our hearts go out to you at this time and the days ahead. God bless the family.
Patricia Scott
December 1, 2005
My prayers are with the family of Sgt. Taft V. Williams. I'm a mother and can understand how a mother may worry about her child. I pray that at this time the family is remembering the joy, laughter and wonderful memories that was shared with him. Rejoice and celebrate the life he lived to sustain you, instead of mourning the end of his life, because he lives on in you and through you. You are his family and he will continue to touch lives, touch the air, sunshine, rain and the earth through you. So, please smile, laugh and give thanks to God for allowing Sgt. Taft to have been and still remains a physical part of your life, and will forever be a mental and emotional part of you spiritually.
Spc. Stephanie L. Counts
August 31, 2005
It was such a pleasure knowing Sgt. Williams. He will never be forgotten. May a lifetime of wonderful memories give strength to all the family in the days ahead. Please accept our deepest sympathy from 3/ACR. You will be saddly missed by everyone who knew you. Rest in Peace!
Natascha Gernert
August 7, 2005
My deepest condolences go out to Will's family and friends. I met Will right before he got deployed to Kosovo in 1995. He was a very sweet and caring person, loved to laugh and joke. He wrote me a lot of letters while in Kosovo and called me plenty of times. Simone, my condolences also go out to you and your daughter. I don't know if you remember but we have talked on the phone once or twice as well back then. I am so sorry your little girl has to go through this... I know how it is, I lost my BROTHER-in-law end of last year to Iraq as well... and I see my little nieces and nephews growing up without a father now... I am so sorry all this has happened... he is a hero... may his soul rest in peace...
Rafael Perez-Perez
June 29, 2005
It was a pleasure working with you at the motor pool. Thanks for always taking care of my evaluation reports and keeping me informed. You are missed.
MSG(RET) Perez-Perez
Simone
June 8, 2005
Charisse and I miss you so much!
There is not 1 day without thinking about you. You will always be in our heart. I can still hear you laughing and see you smiling.
I wonder what your doing, where are you right now? What is out there? I hope you are fine!!
Yours
simone and your daughter Charisse
Adrian Joseph
August 22, 2003
I love & Miss you My Brother
I know You gave your life living your dream,Rest In Peace I salute you, I will never forget you or your sacrifices to your country ever
Dianne Collins
August 22, 2003
To Will's family:
I met Will while visiting my son and daughter-in-law, Russell & Christina Collins, in Germany. He and Russell seemed to have such a good relationship. Russell has spoken so highly of Will on several occasions. I know that Russell considers Will a friend for life. A friendship such as these two young men shared as soldiers is to be cherished. My heart and prayers are there with you all as you go through this time. I consider it a privilege have met Will, and am so thankful there are such men as our son's to guard and protect us.
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