Photo courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Wheaton
Wheaton, Illinois
Aug 14, 1991 – May 19, 2012
Samuel T. Watts, age 20, a resident of Wheaton, IL, and a member of the 1/508 Rifle Company and the 82nd Airborne Division serving in Afghanistan, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, MD. He was born August 14, 1991 in Elmhurst, IL.Sam attended elementary and junior...
Read MoreI will always remember Samuel and the sacrifice he made for our great country. Whenever I visit the Wheaton Cemetery, I make sure to visit Samuel's grave. Despite the nearly 13 years that have passed, Samuel and the sacrifice he made remain in our hearts.
Mary & Bryan Kletzing
March 18, 2023
We think of your beautiful boy in our prayers. God bless you and your family.
Ame Pitt
April 09, 2013 | Dillon Beach, CA
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also to let the Watts Family know that we recently sent a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in the name of Samuel T. Watts US Army Specialist. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili &...
Charlie Gili
April 07, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY
Although I've never met your son, friend, brother, nephew, he is truly our hero! God Bless you all!
Angela Miranda
September 19, 2012 | Joint Base Lewis McCord, WA
Mr. and Mrs Watts, we can never find the adequate words to lessen the pain you are feeling. I can only imagine the sense of loss you must feel for so bright and promising a life lost. I too have sons serving and lived everyday in fear and dread while they were deployed. I hope you will take some solice from the gratitude of those who know the meaning of Sam's service and sacrifice. We must always remember and honor his sacrifce for us. Michael E. Haith, Colonel, US Army (Retired) Former...
Michael Haith
August 15, 2012 | Yorktown, VA
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with...
Lynne Neibert
June 15, 2012 | Mechanicsburg, PA
Our family is so sorry for your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Kirton Family
Army CPL Brandon Kirton
KIA 5/18/11 - Afghanistan
June 04, 2012 | Parker, CO
Tom and Sue,
Words can not express how sorry I am for the loss of your son. Ours sons played basketball together and I was always impressed by Sam's strong but gentle spirit. My prayer are with your family.
Donna Blake
June 01, 2012 | Winfield, IL
Watts Family,
I did not know Sam very well but by just knowing Sam through a few classes at Wheaton North, it was evident what a kind and strong person he was. I know the students from the class of 2010 are saddened by this news and are keeping your family in their thoughts and prayers. I hope that God will bring peace to your hearts during this difficult time.
God Bless.
Erin Karner
May 30, 2012 | Wheaton, IL