Sgt. 1st Class William M. Bennett
Sgt. 1st Class William M. Bennett
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Charlie Gili
November 2, 2022
Hello,
We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of William M. Bennett US Army Sergeant 1st Class.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and many others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
rosie funkhouser
June 7, 2016
it still dosent seem real that you are gone. seems so very long and at times seems like just yesterday. miss and love you so much. you were the dearest brother i had. rest in peace love you
Debra West
May 30, 2016
Never will forget the day Allison stood up in church on a Wednesday night to announce you would be coming home in a few days, how excited and happy she was. It breaks my heart for her and Seth still.
Peggy Childers
September 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class William M. Bennett:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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Peggy Childers
September 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class William M. Bennett:
Remembering William 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
Kenna Larra
January 4, 2010
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
rosie funkhouser
September 12, 2009
9/12/09
love and miss you bill you were the best brother a girl could ever want. today was just as hard and painful and this day 6 years ago when we lost you. it will never get any easier. always in my heart. rosie
Tammy Bass
May 31, 2009
Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. Bill Bennett is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06
rosie funkhouser
May 25, 2009
bill,
it is so hard to get through this day. but we must we miss and love you very much. you gave all for your country and your family. now you are at peace.
love your sister ROSIE
John Elliott
May 24, 2009
Bill,
I wish I could have talked to you before you were taken from us. I think about you and Allison all the time. I know you are doing well up there. I miss you buddy.
R P
April 26, 2009
I will remember.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
January 26, 2009
Father we entrust our brother William to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold William in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
SHIRLEY DONEY
January 25, 2009
REST IN PEACE SGT. 1ST CLASS BENNETT, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
wallace tinnin
January 24, 2009
god bless this green beret
the tinnin family
rockport tx
sl
January 24, 2009
Not forgotten. What a loss.
Henryk Zaleski USN (Ret)
January 24, 2009
Rest in peace.
rosie funkhouser
December 16, 2008
its been 5 years bill and i miss you just as bad today. we love you and carry you always in our hearts. you left us a wonderful friend in vence thank you and i will always love you your sister rosie
Peggy Childers
September 18, 2008
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class William M. Bennett:
William gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
In Memory of William ~ (Debra Estep)
September 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 William, 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
R Collis
July 19, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt 1st Class Bennett. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Sgt 1st Class Bennett knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Sgt 1st Class Bennett!
the Buck family
May 25, 2008
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class William M. Bennett, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.
November 19, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Bennett!
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 14, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
July 31, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Cl Bennett and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
April 1, 2007
Sgt. 1st Class William M. Bennett
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 6, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bennett family in the loss of William. I did not know William, 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. William it has been over three 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~
Garnet Jenkins
September 12, 2006
Paying tribute to Sgt. 1st Class William M. Bennett, on the anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Many Years of Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace, in God's Mighty Hands William and may God's Loving Grace and comfort continue to be with the Bennett family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on...
And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one's gone....
Those we love can never be, more than a thought apart....
For as long as there is memory, They'll live on in the heart.
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
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
Geoffrey Rempert
October 24, 2005
May William be comforted in the arms of our Lord forever.
June 30, 2005
Miss you Bill
Steve
ROBERT MAUGHAN
May 26, 2005
TO SGT. 1ST BENNETT FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
Mindy Bennett
March 23, 2005
The Lord has gained a good angel and always remenber he is watching out for you.
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