Col. William W. Wood

Dear Nanci & Rachel, Bill and I met at Fort Benning in 1985. He and I were competing Heavy Mortar Platoon Leaders. Bill was with the 3-7 Cavalry and I with 2/69 Armor. As competitors, we had a furious rivalry to lead the best indirect fire platoon in the 197th Infantry Brigade. Our mutual respect was evident, as I applauded Bill and his guys when they beat us for top honors the first year. Our final year together as battling lieutenants, My platoon had learned and grown, and final beat him...

Mrs Wood / Family,
I deployed with COL Wood to Hungary back in 2003 from Ft Jackson and again in 2005 while at Ft Stewart. As a young officer, he always took the time to talk and mentor me, He is never forgotten, God Bless

LTC Ivan Miranda

To the family and friends of Col. William W. Wood:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

April 29th 2011, I graduated Airborne School and pinned on the rank of MSG. My instructor was a former 2/39 Inf Regt Bn DS, my mentor and Battle who pinned my Airborne Wings and MSG rank was a former 2/39 Inf Regt Bn DS. April 29th was destiny a day meant to be and I dedicated my Jump Wings to COL W. W. Wood. He was truly an inspiration and a great Soldier. We talked often and laughed more. I am honored to have known him and served along side him. He keeps me motivated daily!

Ma'am, I was in south Bagdad with your husband when he passed. I think of him often and when I am down and out I google his name and read his obituary. We were attached to 1 184 when he took over command and he and I clicked right away. I respected him the short time I knew him because of the respect he showed me. I will always remember the COL.

Ma'am and Little One, I know by the Grace and Mercy of God, you both are doing very well. COL Wood is soley missed by many. His face and name comes across my mind almost every day or other day. Sir, continue to "Rest in the Hands of God" You will never be forgotten. AAA-O!!! HOO RAH!!!!!

To Nanci and Rachel
I pray that you are doing very well. I think of you both very often. I think of COL Wood and the times we had at 2/39 (AAA-O). I remember speaking at a prayer breakfast and when it was over, he looked at me and said, "Chaplain, were you talking to me?" I told him no. He then smiled and walked away. When I think of him and our time together at 2/39, I miss him. However, I am sure I will see him again in heaven, when I get there. Again, I pray God's blessing on...

To the family and friends of Col. William W. Wood:
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

He was my commanding officer at basic training. With an immaculate uniform, Col. Woods emphatically emphasized the importance of not becoming complacent, and ensured that we (SIT) understood that we would be traveling down-range at some point, and that our survival depended on our readiness, and constant vigilance. "Stay alert, stay alive!" I am sad to just learn of his death, especially seeing as we were both in/around Baghdad at the same. My heart goes out to his family, and I'd like them...