William W. Bushnell Obituary

I was William's Platoon leader at Ft Bliss for a year and then in Iraq for a couple months. William was one of my best Soldiers and leaders. He always gave 110% and I could always count on him. He left us way too early! He is gone but has never been forgotten.

Our 4/21 anniversary just passed. I was the gunner in truck that day with my battle buddy Bushnell. Think of u often buddy. I will see u again.... God bless! Salvia left Bushnell middle Uribe right

Billy was my friend. We served in Afghanistan together, hung out and drank a few beers together. He was a good man always there for a fellow soldier or friend always polite and quick with a joke, even broke out a jaw harp every once in awhile, I miss him, he truly was one of a kind. He will always be in my thoughts.

It's been 11 years that you have been gone. Some days are harder than others. As I look back over every message that has been written on here it gives me peace. Those that knew you knew what a wonderful person you were! I feel like you changed people's lives through your kindness. I love you baby boy. Till we meet again.

Thank you for serving our country and sacrificing your life for us to be free. God Bless.

Wesley and Peggy: I met you on the flight from Denver to Phoenix this week and want you to know that my heart goes out to you in this situation. I will continue to keep you in my prayers and pray that, with time, pain and anger will ease. What great parents you are and your son is smiling down on you now:)

To the family and friends of Sgt. William W. Bushnell:
Always remembering William. "Some gave all."

To the family of Sgt. William W. Bushnell:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

To the family and friends of Sgt. William W. Bushnell:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I served with Billy in Afghanistan. we were in the same unit. A co 235. he and I were plt. marksmen. he was a great guy and I will always remember him. We were good friends when I was in because we had a lot in common. fo one we both live in Ar, I live near Jonseboro. We lost contact after I left the Army and I did not know until now that he had fell. He will be missed.

I am looking for anyone that server with Sgt Bushnell.
On July 10 2010 2 pm In Fayetteville, Ar we are remembering William and his family
Please contact me [email protected]
www.arkansasfallenheroes.org

To the family and friends of Sgt. William W. Bushnell:
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

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Hello, my name is gary and i am from massachussettes. As Americans i feel it is safe to say, we all hurt when we hear of another fallen soldier. Not as you are hurting but still the pain of the loss hits us all. I have not lost anyone i know to the war in Iraq. However i have met a few who have served and returned safley. After meeting these people i was left with the knowledge and understanding of how much honor and pride they had in serving there country.

The reason I came to write you was, i watched a local news program doing a story on a wwII Vetran in New Hampshire. The Vetran was turning 90. The news report went on to tell his story from WWII and how when his air unit was flying over germany they were shot down. He lost many of his fellow airman and was in a pow camp for 14 months. His birthday wish was too fly one more time in a bomber, to finish his mission. He was able to do that. At the end of the report the reporter shook his hand and thanked him for saving the country. Just like your son. Sometimes when i have been living my life, i often felt like i was not doing my part for my country, when young men and women where making the ultimat sacrafice for me, and my country. Then after thinking about it, i realized we all have a purpose on this planet. Different jobs to do, lives to touch. I have a nephew i raise, who because i turned my whole world up side down for, will hopefully touch and change someone elses life. Just like your sons life touched mine, and made me think more about how i can help people and the world around me.

It is fall now here in New England. This weekend as i am climbing the hills of New Hampshire with my goddaughter, I will think of William and his sacrafice for our nation. Thanking him for the opprotunity to hold my goddaughters hand and feel the love.

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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield;

Broken hearts are weeping For
Them,

But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent Them a
rainbow from heaven;

The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,

Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky;

All the way to the end of the
sky.

That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven,

So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky;

Where Our Loved One's are
waiting For You and For Me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.

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Tina, I must have been a space cadet when I wrote down your email address, because, your note came back to me. Who Knew! Please know that your family are in our prayers. One day at a time. Sincerely, [email protected]

Hello to the Family of Bushnell, I just wanted to tell you that not a day goes by that I think of Bushnell. He was a good man, and I was privileged to have known him. He will never ever be forgotten.

To the family of Sgt. William W. Bushnell:
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

I was William's Platoon Leader in Iraq. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think about him. I want his family to know that his sacrifice will never be forgotten. I pray the Lord has granted you peace.

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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!
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Sincerely,
Kenna

Thinking of you on this day, Happy Birthday, Billy!

Billy, your birthday is coming up January 27th, Happy Birthday and thank you for all of your sacrifice and service. I know you are in the arms of Jesus. Love Diana

i was with him in 4-1 cav you are missed

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bushnell, Billy was a good soldier and a great man. We met when I first arrived in El Paso for my first duty assignment. I was a brand new private and he was already a seasoned veteran. His guidence and leadership got alot of us soldiers ready for the hardships we faced together. I was with your son in his final moments, and it still hurts deeply to this day. The only thing that helps me live with his death, is thinkinking about his life. I will never forget your son. Please remember that you do not bear this loss alone, Your son, our brother, my brother.

bushnell was placed in my squad when he first got to hawaii A Co 2-35 , i am very proud and honored to have met and become friends with such a great person. I fell out of touch with him once we got back from afghanistan I didn't even know he was deployed to iraq. I will never forget him and the things we went through in the cacti. I miss you bushnell RIP

It has been almost one year since I first wrote to you. I want you to know that my son still feels the loss of Billy, having served with him in Iraq, with the 2/12. He sent pictures of the memorial they set up at Ft. Bliss, that includes your son's name on it. It is a very nice memorial and I'm glad his name will live on. I also want you to know my son and I think of him every day because we each wear bracelets with his name on it in remembrance. A few of his comrades wear this bracelet in honor of him and my son asked me to also wear it. I will continue to wear it, with honor, until he asks me not to. Trust that he will never be forgotten by his fellow soldiers.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Bushnell!

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.


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 on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

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Billy,
The Lord had a plan. You were in it. Thank God you are with HIM. Thank God you are unchanged and happy with the Lord. I will never forget you Billy. Diana

Sgt. Billy Bushnell was with my son in Iraq. My son Patrick handed me the phone today, and I talked with Mr. and Mrs. Bushnell as they welcomed the 2/12 Cavalry, 4/1 Cavalry home to El Paso, Texas. NO problems do I have that compare to the lose of an only son, and here they are celebrating the return of my son home.

Thank you. As you return home, I just want you to know that the gain that I feel in my heart is the strength of this nation, because of people like you.

I am deeply moved and proud of you both.

May God richly bless you, your three daughters, and all of your family.

I miss you my baby brother. Shelby shared stories of "torment" at your hands last night, we laughed the whole way home. Thanks for being a GREAT uncle to my girls. They all miss you so much. Give Cory and Jerica my love. Miss you my Billy Boy.

You are not forgotten Billy, neither is Cory. I am just sitting here looking at your pictures and crying and praying that my family's heart can somehow mend from the loss of you. What you have done is the greatest sacrifice. You layed down your life for me, just like Jesus Christ. You are so missed.

To all the Bushnell Family,
I will never forget the beautiful smile that I so often saw on Billy's face. He was such a polite person and friendly to everyone. He was so lucky to have grown up in such a family as yours, and you as you know were lucky to have got to have him in your family. Someday, when we're all in Heaven, we'll get to see that beautiful smile again, and I will be smiling as I see you all reunited. It will be a happy day!

Billy, you are our hero!

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Bushnell and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

We are so sorry for your loss. Billy stands as a hero in the finest traditions of the United States Army. On January 22, 2007 we lost our son-in-law in Iraq. Spec. Nicholas Brown was in 2/7 Cav and loved being a soldier. He left behind a young wife and a newborn son. Colonel William Orlando Darby of Ranger fame said that Rangers were too valuable to be lost. All American soldiers fit this pattern and it is tragic to lose one. Please accept our prayers and sympathy during this hard time. Thank you,

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)

BUSHNELL WAS MY 60MM MORTARS IN AFGHANISTAN. WE BROUGHT THE RAIN, AND WE WERE GOOD AT WHAT WE DID. I WAS THE FORWARD OBSERVER, BUSHNELL AND CO. DROPPED THE MORTARS. THEY WERE AWESOME MAN. PROFESSIONAL AND DEPENDABLE, I KNEW I COULD COUNT ON THEM. WE HAD A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER TALKING A LOT AND GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER. IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE SERVED WITH HIM IN AFGHANISTAN.

I WILL HONOR HIM IN THE MUSIC THAT I DO NOW AND FOREVER. I SEND MY LOVE TO THE FAMILY. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO SAY JUST KNOW I RESPECTED YOUR SON BECAUSE HE EARNED IT, SOMETHING NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE DO. WE FOUGHT TOGETHER IN THE HILLS OF AFGHAN. FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PIECE OF MY HEART, I'M TRULY SORRY.

Please accept my deepest sympathies. My son serves with the 2-12 Cavalry Division in Iraq and is a friend of your son. He has your son's picture on his myspace page with a beautiful tribute. We just spoke yesterday and he told me how losing "Bushnell" has been one of the worse days of his life. He considers Billy as one of his heroes, friend, brothers-in-arms. Please know that my son misses him still. Here is a part of what he says on his webpage about your son, "He will always be an awesome guy, a great soldier but most of all, my friend. He will always be remembered in my heart and be forever missed." As a mother, my prayers have gone out to you that you remember the wonderful moments with your son and may they overshadow the sadness of that day. Please let those wonderful memories be the lasting tribute to your son.

Hey baby, I miss you so much right now. Today is July 6th. Only 6 more days and you would have been home on leave. The thought of that kills me. I need you Billy.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

WiLLiAM THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFCE
YOU HAVE MADE .. MY BROTHER JOHNNY WAS KiLLED IN IRAQ IN MARCH .. YOU & HIM SHARED A JOiNED MEMORIAL SERViCE IN TEXAS
YOU WERE BRAVE
YOU GAVE UR LiFE TOO KEEP ME SELF
AND I HAVE NO OTHER WAY TOO REPAY BESiDES SHOW MY RESPECT HERE
THANK YOU
MAY YOU R.I.P

to the parents of william and to sgt william w. bushnell..
i thank you so much for the sacrifice you have made for our country. my cousin, PFC John F. Landry Jr. was killed in Iraq in March. It's crazy. I think of how sad I am, and I can't imagine the pain you're feeling. But I know that we all now they have a special spot in heaven. They're amazing people and always in our hearts.

RIP William, they needed people like you up there.

Hi Tina,
This is Pamela Landry Thank you for writing. I'am doing ok. T^hings could be better. I still haven't received my son's property from Fort Bliss yet, so it has been impossible for me to move on.John has been dead for 97 days.
I'm glad that you wrote. I have been thinking of your family too. Your son sounded like he was a wonderful person. I'm sure you miss him alot I know that I miss mine. Thank you again I will leave you my e-mail address so we can talk.

Even though I knew billy for a short while, he was a great friend and treated breanna with respect. You will always be in my prayers and we all love you man!!!

The last time I saw him, he was probably in grade school. When I recieved word of his fate, I found it hard to believe he was even old enough to be in the armed services. I have fond memories of going to the same college with his father and several members of my family were at his parents home when they heard the news. May God be with his family and all the other brave soldiers he fought with to keep our country the best country to live in in the world.

My husband and "Bushnell" or "Bushy," as my husband used to call him, were roommates for some time while they were both stationed in Hawaii. My husband and I were very lucky to able to spend time with such a thoughtful, intelligent, and wonderful person. Billy was a great person to talk to and a lot of fun to hang out with. Billy was always talking about his family and you could just tell by the way he talked of all of you and the look he had on his face when he spoke of you all that he loved you very much. Billy's loss comes to us as a shock and we will miss him dearly. Our hearts are saddened, but our love and prayers go out to Billy and his family.

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

I served with Billy when he was in 2-35 "Cacti" 25ID when we were in Afghanistan.... God Bless

God bless the family and friends of William.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you William for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

I don't personally know the Bushnell family, however I work with the same company as Sgt. Bushnell's father. I want to say how very sorry I am to hear of the tragic loss of his son, William. I have some idea of the pain they are enduring because I also lost my son in Iraq. I say a heart felt thank you to the Bushnell family for the life of their only son. America owes a special gratitude to a family such as this who raise their son to be a hero and defend all our freedoms. The vast majority of Americans will never, ever forget Sgt. Bushnell and his noble service. I truly believe that America will forever remain strong and free, because of her warrior sons, such as Sgt. William Bushnell.
(Proud dad of fallen Marine, L.Cpl. Jonathan Smith)

I am the fiancee of Billy Bushnell. I miss you sweetheart and I'm dieing inside with out you. I can't wait to be with you again. Your family and I are leaning on eachother at this time. It doesn't make the hurt go away but it makes it a little easier. I love you baby.
Bree

My heartfelt sympathy to the Bushnell 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~

Please receive my deepest sympathy for your trememdous loss. I pray for all of our brave strong soldiers and their families who sacrafice so much for our nation. God Bless you.

"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling that thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse.
The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."

John Stuart Mill (1806-1875)

I Love You and miss you very much. I couldn't be more proud of you!

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

My son,Spc. Crockett Fowler Butler, served as Honor Guard from Ft. Sill, Oklahoma for your son,Sgt. Billy Bushnell. I want you as a family and community to know that Crockett called to tell me that you all were the nicest and most caring people he had ever seen. He said, "Mom, they were just like our family and friends." Crockett tells me that his duty as Honor Guard is the most important and honorable service he could ever perform for his fellow soldier. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy upon the loss of your beloved son. If we could help you in any way, please do not hesitate to call upon us. We will hold Billy and your family in our prayers and in our hearts forever.

Billy, Rest in peace! You will never be forgotten...your sacrifice will also not be forgotten. God Bless you & your family!

I never had the pleasure of meeting Billy but have met the Bushnell family and am a friend of Billy's sister, Stephanie. My wife and I were honored to be present at Billy's memorial service in Jasper and were deeply moved by the tributes from the family and his friends. We can not thank Billy and the Bushnell family enough for the unselfish service to our country and for the ultimate sacrifice made. All of America owes a debt that can never be repaid. Billy is a true American Hero and will never be forgotten.

Dear Bushnell Family,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you. We understand your pain as we lost our son on 4/6/06 in Ramadi, Iraq. His name PFC Chase A. Edwards, USMC. We made through the first year with much love from friends and strangers. And much faith in The Lord. Stay close to the Lord and to friends and family and you will be sustained. If we can do anything for you please do not hesitate to contact us.
We pray for strength and peace for you.
Dennis and Melody Hartwell
337-478-5358
Lake Charles, LA

...and a thousand angels lowered their wings as he walked by.

I am very sorry for yall's lost, and Billy was a wonderful guy!! Everyone will miss him, and may God be with yall, always!! Billy is a true hero!

Sgt Billy Bushnell

I Was honored to join My PGR Brothers and sisters at your Memorial Service on Sunday in Jasper AR. Thank You or your service to our country, and May your friends and family know that You will never be Forgotten.

JD

hey billy, i love and miss you. you make me so proud.thank you for all that you fought for. your sisters are soooo proud of you. you are a great man. i had the chance to meet bree, wow she is great. i love ya. ur cousin regina

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.

I worked with William at Alpha Company, 2-35 Infantry (3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii). I worked with him from September 2005 until he reported to Ft. Bliss from Hawaii. William was one of the most easy going people I had ever met and he was a dedicated soldier. He was a patient teacher when teaching me about working in the training room. William was witty and funny. I am honored to have known and worked with William. William was a friendly, witty, easy going individual who will be missed by all who knew him. I cannot accurately express my sadness to his family for their loss. His death is a shock to me. I know that our loss is Heaven's gain and that one day we'll see William again.

My husband and I send our deepest condolences to Sgt. William Bushnell's family for their devestating lose.My husband served with Billy in Afganistan and we had the privilage to have him as a close friend.He will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever.Please rest assure in the fact that not only was Billy (Bushnell as we called him) a great friend but a wonderful person.He will never be forgotten but remembered by the great memories we shared and the sacrifice he gave.

Billy was my & my sister's first cousin and he was named after our dad, William E. Bushnell. The loss our family is suffering is great but God is our comfort. All the servicemen in our family are our heroes.I am so thankful for all who have written and are praying.

Billy Bushnell is my hero. I will miss my cousin but will always remember his smile and of course those ears. He died serving our nation and doing what he loved.

Our deepest sympathy to the Bushnell family.

William, Thank you so much for your sacrifice. I did not get a chance to meet you but my friend said that you worked with her at Bob's in Jasper and she knew you as "Billy". You were an amazing person. You are the first soldier with Jasper ties to die in this war, a small town in Newton County, of which I lived at many years. I am proud to have shared this earth witha person like you. Hooah! Job well done Soldier!
GOD BLESS YOU!

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

We know that Sgt Bushnell would like things to be different but, know that he is standing tall and proud at the gates of Heaven. Our condolences go to all the family and friends.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I am so proud of Billy Bushnell. He was a brave, determined, wonderful man. He was my cousin and our family is feeling a huge loss right now. I thank everyone on this site and Legacy.com for contributing to his memory. Thank you John & Diana Fruge

We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has William in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and SGT William W. Bushnell, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.

Army Retired

I am so sorry for your loss and the unbearable pain you are feeling. My husband SGM Tom Warren died 1/31/07 on that ill fated blackhawk. Please know my prayers are with you. Sgt. Bushnell will never be forgotten.

Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.


In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker

Please accept my Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Sgt. William W. Bushnell.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

May William rest safely in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Bushnell family.
I am the sister of such a young soldier, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May God's grace and your precious memories of William, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead. Softly and slowly, time heals.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace Sgt. Bushnell, you deserve it, tell my son I love him. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

Rest in peace.

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.