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Randy and Nancy Miller
October 5, 2021
Dearest Judy,
We are so very sorry to have just learned of Bill's passing! He was such a nice man, good husband and father! We were blessed to have known him. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Dean McKendrick
January 7, 2016
Judy and Family,
My heart was saddened deeply when I heard of Bill's passing. Although our paths in life carried us apart for many years, I always cherished the memories that we made and shared together. Bill was a mentor and friend to me in so many ways and I will always be grateful for his influence in my life. My condolences to all of you.
Andy McAleer
December 21, 2015
Judy, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Andy and all the McAleers.
Heather Reis
December 19, 2015
I had the opportunity to work with Bill and was impressed with his thoughtfulness to all of our staff. While I didn't have the pleasure of meeting his family, my thoughts are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a kind person that will be missed.
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Heather Caffi
December 18, 2015
We are all so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you. Much Love,
Steve, Heather, Tony, Andrew, Alicia Caffi
Francine Hoffman
December 18, 2015
Judy and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If I can help in anyway please let me know. Sincerely, Fran
Weaver
December 18, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones in this tough time.
Scott Kempf
December 16, 2015
Judy and family, thinking of you all during this difficult time. Wishing you peace and my condolences.
With simpathy, scott kempf
Clay Burns
December 16, 2015
My sincere condolences to Bill's family and close friends. Like Jeff, I'm delighted that I was able to met Bill during the reunion in 2013. That brought back a lot of great memories of our experiences together at Fort Devens and in Augsburg. Bill was an awesome guy and I know he'll be missed by everyone who knew him.
God Bless!!!
DoDEA Family
December 16, 2015
I did not have the honor of meeting Bill's family but remember the many conversations of how proud he was of all of them. He was as comfortable discussing the latest event as with how to improve or streamline our support services. He was a Mission focused professional with a high degree of integrity. He was instrumental in establishing first class support systems throughout the world. We will miss him greatly.
Dave Allen
December 16, 2015
Judy,
I am sorry for the loss of your husband. I am praying you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
ED KINARD
December 15, 2015
Judy,
My heart goes out to you and the family for this great loss to mankind for your husband and father will surely be missed but not forgotten by all the lives he touch directly and the ones who were touched by those he touched. May GOD continue to Bless and Keep you and the family during this time of bereavement. If I can do anything please let me know. The Kinard's, Ed, Juanita & Junique'
Bangalore Shivacharan
December 15, 2015
Judy,
This is very sad news. May God give you and kids the strength & courage to get through this big loss. Bill was a great mentor, friend to me and Anu. We will miss him a lot. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Bangalore and Anupama

Love Yall
Orstell Barnett
December 15, 2015
Judy,
May God keep you and your family. My deepest sympathies go out to you.
In His Love,
Orstell & Robin Barnett and Family
Dave Dougherty
December 15, 2015
This is a sad time when we lose a great person, colleague and friend like Bill - he will be missed! I'll miss his endless stories about the kids. I know how proud he was of each of you!
Jeff Pettit
December 15, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great guy and just glad that I was able to talk to him at the Army reunion in 2013. He was a class act. My son was born in Dec 1978 in Augsburg while we were all stationed there. Bill and another soldier bought my son a 3 foot stuffed St Bernard and brought it to our apartment. Spoke volumes to us about the kind of person he was. RIP Bill. Thoughts and prayers for his family. Be strong for each other.
Karen/Tom Kneeland
December 15, 2015
Judy,
Karen and I are very sorry for your loss, may Bill rest in peace for eternity. Rob, Greg, Melissa, Michael, and Christine, you had a great father, support each other as well as your mother, as you all have always done. Tom & Karen Kneeland
Betty Easter Fulgham
December 15, 2015
To "Bean" and family, I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy from our family. Our conversations at the basketball games at Mason were always fun. What a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

At the beach on the North Sea, in Holland. May 1979
Keith Aubuchon
December 15, 2015
To Judy and kids, and Marty, Judy and Jenny, Bill's Army family of brothers and sisters are all heartsick over his loss and yet we celebrate the wonderful life that he has lived and the wonderful legacy of all of you that he leaves behind. His memory will be with us to the last man or woman.
John & Pam Compher
December 15, 2015
Rob, Cassie and to all of the family of Bill's. Words can not express our sorrow for this terible loss. I so much enjoyed meeting Bill and the entire family over the past couple of years. I just "hit it off" with Bill and felt an immediate connection. Just a great guy !!! All of you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers !
Pam and "Papa J"
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