William R. Strauss

I was Bill's counselor for a few years at Red Land and helped process his VoTech application. During that time I grew quite fond of him and enjoyed our interactions. My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. We will connect again in Heaven!

I also attended Vo-Tech with Bill. Bill and I didn't really get to know each other that well but he was always friendly and always said hello in the hallway at Red Land. It's a shame. I know how hard it is to go through this kind of a thing as I experienced it only 2 years ago. People blame themselves or want to blame others when there is nobody to blame. There will be many unanswered questions, some which may have answers, others which the only known answers, Bill took with him. It's hard....

Karen, Fred, and Tom,

I know what you are going through, because as you know, my family has been through it and you will get through it, too. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time in your life.

Sincerely,

Billy,
Though you were here yesterday
And in a blink of an eye, you're gone today,

Never will be forgotten or left behind
Are the memories you instilled in all our minds,

So many people will be lost without your presence and love
We'll always be thinking of you up above,

So our friend, son and brother since your depart
We'll always remember and cherish you and hold you close to our...

I went to VO-Tech with bill, such a great kid, always having fun. The one thing i wont forget is his "Stub Love" haha great. May you R.I.P. Bill.

bill was a good friend and he was always the one that was there for me when i was having trouble. I remember him satyin with me for about 2 hours on the side of the road when my car was broken down... i'm going to miss him. you'll be in my thoughts and paryers...i'm never going to forget him.

Fred and Karen,

Billy was such a great guy. He was the kind of person where you could just be yourself around and he would always make you laugh. He just had so much going for him and it's just a shame that he couldnt go on more with his life. Billy will always be in our hearts.

I am just so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you both.

Dear Karen & Fred,

Please know that you are in our hearts and our prayers.

Sincerely,

Sam & Cindy

Fred and Karen,

Word are inadequate to how we all feel. There isn't anything that can compare to the loss of a child and only those who have known such a tragedy can understand what you are going through. May you find comfort in the love and concern that surround you from so many who deeply care. May God bless you all and give you comfort in this difficult time.

Terry

"So long Billy"