William D. Spencer Obituary

Remembered and honored Lance Cpl William Spencer on our recent Memorial Day. His service to our country will not be forgotten.

Went to boot camp with "Spencer, W" as we called him in October 2005. I think of him often. I know he and his dad loved to go fishing, I hope your family is doing well.

Semper Fi bud.

We won't forget his sacrifice and service. May God bless you with peace and only happy memories.

We remember Billy on this Memorial Day 2013. Billy you are Loved and Missed by many. I am so sorry I did not know what a good Young Man you were but hear it in your mom and dads words. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. William D. Spencer:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

We honor the memory of this fine young man. He will NEVER be forgotten! We love you Billy and thank you for your service.

To family and friends of Lance Cpl. Willam D. Spencer,he is not forgotten.

Remembering Billy on this Memorial Day Weekend in Middletown Ohio. I am sorry I never had the privledge to know Billy. His Parents David and Dawn and Family and Friends keep his memory alive everyday. Thank you for your Service Billy.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. William D. Spencer:
Remembering William on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

You are thought about and remembered with gratitude. I am so sorry for the loss. IT's obvious he really impacted so many people. May he rest in peace.

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

To the Family of Lance Corporal Spencer,

As a mother of a "Fallen Soldier" my heart truly goes out to you all and your son. We lost our son Spc. Dustin J. Harris on April 6th, 2006 and not a moment, day or week goes by that he is not thought of and far from our hearts. Our sons are truly remarkable young men who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their loved ones and their county.
I seen you all on the Today show and what a truly precious gift William gave you all. Dustin too has given us gifts from the "beyond" to let us know that he is always overlooking and protecting us.
Our hearts go out to all of our men and women serving our country and their families who are in harms way.
God Bless you always.

Love,
The Mighty Paratropper's Mom

To the family of Lance Corporal William D. Spencer, my sincerest sympathy goes out to all of you. Your son did not die in vain. As long as there is one Marine alive he will not be forgotten. As a band of brothers we will never forget him. The simiplist way to put it is: "SEMPER FIDELIS"

God bless Billy and his family

I am sorry to hear about your fallen son and soldier but now he is an ANGEL watchng over you and many other soldiers. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. From seeing him on the videos you shared with the TODAY show - Billy was quite a guy ~ someone to be VERY PROUD of and will live in the hearts of many. GOD bless you and your family and our American soldiers.

I did not know lil' bill personally, but he seems like he was an honorable man, and wish i could have called him friend. Billy if you are reading this in heaven, tell polly i said "hi"

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. USMC LCpl. William Spencer is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06

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Sincerely,
Kenna

I miss you. There isn't a day that goes by where any of us don't think of you. I was thinking about the project we had to do in class where we had to plan a vacation in Tennessee. You said Gatlinburg and I had NO idea what you were talking about. :) I'm so glad to have memories with you in them. I love you Billy. Hey if you happen to meet my friend Jenna, let her know I miss her too..
Always,
Dawn

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 and sacrifice. 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

To the family of Lance Cpl. William D. Spencer:
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

Happy Birthday, you are missed more everyday.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Spencer!

Spencer, I'm always going to remember what a good Marine you were. Even though I wasn't in your platoon, I recall very well how often you did your job, even the dirty ones, and never once complained. You seemed like the rock that everybody could depend on and that's exactly what you were. This exact ethic I believe is why you did what you did that day, regardless of the danger. I will always remember you as being one of the bravest Marines that I've met and I wish I could have known you better. Rest In Peace and know that we who knew you, even those who didn't know you so well, will always remember you as the man that you were. Tell Miller hi for us.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Spencer and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Please know that my wife and I think of you often. A true Marine and a true American Hero. Our eyes are seldom dry when we do. Our son LCpl. Cliff was with you on the day we lost you and I know that you will be forever with him. It is a great honor to just know about you. Some day I will shake you hand.

To the family of LCpl. Spencer, I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. My son LCpl. Cliff served in Falluja with Billy. He said that your son is a hero, and has been a great friend. Thank you, Billy, for being a friend to my son.

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

I went to SOI with him. He was a great kid and always had this certain air about him that just made ya smile...god bless man

In recognition of Lance Corporal William D. Spencer's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

We were saddened to hear the news about the death of LCpl Spencer. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this time of loss. You are in our prayers and may your heart mend and your memories stay strong.

Remember that "Those who live in the hearts of others never die."

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Please accept our sympathy for your loss, and our prayers that God provide you peace and comfort. William will live on in the hearts of many Marine families, who recognize his honor and courage and who will be here to support your family with prayer. Semper Fi and God Bless.

No words can express the lost of a loved one. To the family of William may you find peace remembering the good and happy times you had with your son. To William, may you rest in peace, I know god has met you at heavens gate and welcomed you home along with Nicholas and Christopher who died with you on the 28th. Know that you will never be forgotten. You are a hero! God bless! Aunt of Lance CPL Nicholas Miller 1/24th KIA 12/28/06 Al Anbar

My heartfelt sympathy to the Spencer 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 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~

LCpl Spencer - Thank you for your sacrifice for our Country. We will forever be indebted to you.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.

Spencer Family, Friends & Loved Ones. I am so very sorry about the loss of your precious loved one & America's son. I honor Lance Cpl. Spencer & I appreciate his service & sacrifice. God Bless You All. In the Bible, God told Moses (one of) His names was "I Am". That means God wants to be to you whatever you need. Therefore, I pray that the Living God will comfort & give you strength hour by hour, day by day. God Bless Your All!!

To William's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

Billy, I miss you so much. I wish I could have said goodbye to you. It hurts so much. Watch out for all the other boys over there. I love you.

Please know how deeply sorry I am, for the loss of
this Brave Young Marine, Lance Cpl. William D. Spencer,
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly,
and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war,
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain
that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface
through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.

May William Rest Safely, in the Loving Care of God
and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Spencer family.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.

What cruel hand of cursed foe unknown, Hath cropt the stalk which bore so fair a flower, Untimely cropt, before it were full grown, And clean defaced in untimely hour, Great loss to all that ever him did see, Great loss to all, but bitter loss to me

RIP Lance Cpl Spencer