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Arnold Dunham
November 30, 2007
I first met Colonel Gillis when he commanded Troop A, 11th Armored Cavalry; he was promoted to Major in Aug 1960 and assumed the duties as Executive Officer 1st Recon Squadron 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Straubing Germany. Both Colonel and Mrs Gillis made many positive contributions to the Military Community. His exemplary service to his country reflects great credit to himself, the US Army, and America. I was glad to have served with Colonel Gillis and he will be long remembered and missed.
maureen ehrmentraut
August 26, 2007
To all the Gillis family...we are sorry for your loss..Rob has always kept us up with news of your dad and all the rest of the family. We know he loved you all and kept his grandchildren in a special place in his heart! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Best regards..maureen and don ehrmentraut
Elaine Burns
August 23, 2007
Ellen and Family -
I'm so grateful for having had the chance to get to know your Dad -- I wish I could have been at mass with you today. I will always remember his kindness... friendly chats and notes, pancake breakfasts, the magic drawer, and much more.
Please accept my continuing sympathy and prayers. Let me know if you need anything.
Love,
E
Cathy Lewis Zabkar
August 23, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Joe and Jean Vitko
August 22, 2007
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Also sorry that we could not make it to visiting hours since we are now residents in Waterboro, Me. We have fond memories of the Gillis' in our Lexington St. neighborhood which will always be with us. Be assured you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Chris & Becky Russell
August 22, 2007
To all the Gilli -- We were saddened to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. The Colonel was a positive influence on all of us and he will never be forgotten. I always remember him greeting us at the front door of 20 Lexington and reminding us that it was a "Respectable Establishment" and we had to behave accordingly. In his own way he let us boys be boys -- whether it was physical hoops in the driveway, funky jams in the living room or watching the Celts in the kitchen. I always appreciated the way he treated us like part of the family -- including us on road trips to Mt Wachusetts Film Fest, a Dover High ballgame or a Williams College graduation. As we raise our own boys I often think how good we had it in the old neighborhood -- the games, the laughs and the good times we shared with the Gillis Family. We're sorry we can't be with you this week -- but we'll be with you in spirit.
Stefanie Belair-Laroche
August 22, 2007
Gillis family,
Growing up on Lexington st. leaves me with fond memories of your father. He always had fresh vegetables and flowers from his garden and the best chocolate chip cookies for all of us kids. His kindness and genuine heart will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Stefanie Belair-Laroche
Jack Russell
August 22, 2007
The thoughts and prayers of all the Cushing Street Russells are with you all, his loving family, at this difficult time. The Colonel and your Mom were great examples and inspirations to all of you, and we are very proud and honored to be your friends for all these years. We will miss the Colonel in our neighborhood. He was a great man, of great accomplishments, and always had a good word to say. May God be with the Gillis Family.
Peggi Gnadt
August 22, 2007
Ellen and Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your father/brother. I know he meant a great deal to all of you and you were very close to him. I will continue to pray for you that you have all of the strength and support that you need to get through this time period.
Ellen, I'm really glad that you were able to spend time with him in the past couple years. You will never regret being there. I think of you often. The Colonel was obviously a very special man whose personality and caring made you who you are today.
God bless you,
Peggi
Jean Gillis Thorn
August 21, 2007
I am so sorry I cannot come at this time to celebrate your dad's life. He made significant contributions during his 80 years. His greatest pride has always been in his children, and you all brought him such great pleasure and happiness. I have many happy and wonderful memories of Uncle Bill. I will treasure his spirit forever.
All my best wishes and prayers to you all,
Love, Jean
ANDREW BELAIR
August 21, 2007
I LIVED DOWN THE ROAD FROM MR GILLIS FOR MANY YEARS GROWING UP. I HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF "HELPING" HIM WITH YARD WORK AS A YOUNG CHILD. I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.
ANDREW BELAIR
August 21, 2007
I LIVED DOWN THE STREET FROM MR GILLIS FOR MANY YEARS AS A CHILD. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF "HELPING" HIM WITH HIS YARD WORK AS A VERY YOUNG CHILD. I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY MR GILLIS
Mike Casey
August 21, 2007
Col Gillis,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Shelly Gillis
August 21, 2007
I have very fond memories of a truly legendary man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and hope you all can enjoy being together at this time to celebrate his life.
David Crane
August 21, 2007
I happened to work on the 4 hour DDC
refresher course with Bill and others. It was a pleasure knowing Bill and working with him. The condolances to his family is from my brother in law Frank Hatch and Me.
STEVEN WOJTASINSKI
August 21, 2007
Please accept my deepest and most sincere regrets on the passing of your father.
John & Holly Werderman
August 20, 2007
Dear Gillis Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the many wonderful memories of your dad bring you comfort. He as a great man who left an everlasting impression with everyone whom he had met. Just know that he is now with our Almighty Father and his true Love once more.
Gayle Osburn
August 20, 2007
Ellen,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please give my best wishes to your family and know that my thoughts are with you all.
Theresa Gillis McDougall
August 20, 2007
We love you lots Uncle Bill...We will miss you. The David Gillis Clan
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