William Cole Dotson

I just now found out about my cousin's passing, and what sad news. I last saw him in my early teens but I and many others in the family have always admired him so much! I got to visit with his sister and her family in AZ back in the early 70s and she was just as nice. Even wrote me a letter afterward which I still have. I wish I had known he had moved to NC. I would have gone to see him since I lived in SC then. To his family I send my truest sympathy. You were very blessed to have had...

To the Dotson Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on William's passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and William, who earnedbwill always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!!

CAPT(SS) William...

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on William's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for William's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself...

Speaking for the Tarheel Base Submarine Veterans, we offer our deepest condolences and prayers to the family. There is no expiration date on the Dolphins that we proudly wear on our chest. We honor those brothers, who served during WW II and appreciate their service to this great country. We wish calm winds and following seas, to our Submarine brother now on Eternal Patrol. Chaplain Gene Rutter, USSVI Tarheel Base