William Reginald Carmichael Jr.

Bill was my brother-in-law. I first met him at a "T Fight" (tear dance) at Annapolis when he was a plebe. He was seven years older than I was and I looked up to him. When he graduated and all his classmates were buying Stingray´s and XKE´s, Bill bought a big, black Ford Galaxy 500XL with a 390 c.i. "Police Interceptor" engine. This inspired me to a lifetime of performance cars. He gave me a tour of his destroyer, the USS Ware, DD 865. So, of course, I joined the Navy and served over twenty...

I was a classmate and friend with Bill. I grew up in Bryan and thought so much of the Carmichael family. Condolences to the family.

Dear Ruth I am sure you don't remember me ,as we were third grade classmates when you,Bill and your family lived in Bryan Texas.I remember how much you adored your brother,Ruth. My condolences to you and you family. Sincerely, Lucy Sledge Wendt