Air Force Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of William Nelson
Nelson, William Edrington Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "I am glad for my life," said Bill Nelson, who died Friday morning at age 68. One of the truly pure in heart was surrounded by family as he left this earth. At various times of Bill's life, he was known as Willy Lump Lump, Bird, Twig, Mad Dog, Bring Um Back Alive Bill, Jukebox, D.O., and Snappy. A showman at heart, more than one of these names were self-designated. Each of these names brought joy to those who...