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Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers
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William C. Chambers Obituary
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Peggy Childers
July 1, 2013
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers:
It has truly been my honor to sign William's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that William will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
July 15, 2012
Thank you Lance Cpl William Chambers for your military service and sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
July 3, 2012
July 1, 2012
To the family and friends of William C. Chambers:
Always remembering William. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
July 1, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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Mary Swearengin
February 26, 2011
To the family of Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers: I graduated with your son and was a great friend to be around i sympathized with u may he never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
July 1, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers:
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"
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Peggy Childers
July 9, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers:
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
Jammie Gass
January 26, 2009
Rest in peace Marine. You are always remembered.
Semper Fidelis.
I painted this in Art Class. It is in memory of Will
January 26, 2009
Kenna Larra
December 29, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
FREE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF THIS HERO. COMPLETE FORM AT WWW.HEROPAINTINGS.COM
Please contact us! Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
In Memory of William Craig ~ (Debra Estep)
July 1, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Canyon Shearer, Patriot Guard
July 1, 2008
To the family and friends of LCpl. Chambers, please know that we have not forgotten.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, especially this week.
June 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Chambers!
Some of the gang with Will in JROTC.
May 29, 2008
Here's to you. R.I.P. brother.
Christie Wrinkle
May 29, 2008
To my best friend... my brother... my Marine...
You were the best friend I could have ever had. You were like a brother. We had the best times together and you always knew how to make me laugh. I love you more than words could say. You meant everything to me. I am tore up inside without you. I think about you everyday. I listen to American Soldier everyday in honor of you.
You've touched so many lives. You were an inspiration to us all. You gave your life for me... for all of us. You were always driven. Driven to be the best. Driven to be a Marine.
Will, I love you and I miss you terribly. You will forever be in my heart and in my thoughts. Rest in peace my soldier. I love you.
chris stone
January 19, 2008
to my brother i will never forget you
August 19, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Chambers and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 4, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
LCpl Jonathan Acosta
August 2, 2007
To the family and loved ones of William C. Chambers:
I am shocked and deeply saddened after learning last night of your loss. I was in William's platoon 2040 throughout boot camp and shared with him through three months of tough training and finally, graduation (March 15 - June 9, 2006). We referred to him as "Skinny Chambers" because he was one of two recruits with the same last name and he had a very thin frame. I recall talking to him and remember vividly his very serious demeanor, even during our few moments of rest, always seeming focussed on the arduous task of becoming a Marine. It was amazing to see how someone of his frame could push through the most physically testing trials. Clearly, he had a strong will. He spoke to me about his eagerness to "get over there", refering to deployment, and waiting for a chance to get things done, to have an impact on the goings on. If any of our platoon took extreme pride in earning the title, it was William. He took it very seriously and I will carry a certain pride in having crossed paths with him in life for as long as God keeps breath in me. It is certain that I cannot fathom the depths of your personal loss of William, son, brother... I can only offer that his passing is far reaching and impacting to many of us in places far removed. May the Lord bring peace to you and share with you the peace and mighty presence He now holds with William.
Sincerely,
Malinda Grose Wife of LCpl. Grose
July 18, 2007
He is a hero. Never forget that. He died doing something that he loved. My husband is also in the same unit (1/2) as LCpl Chambers, and though I did not know Chambers personally, I do know a few friends that knew him very well, and have only heard great things about him. He is now with God up in heaven and is watching over all his brothers in Iraq.
Semper Fi.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 18, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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
Mei Gong
July 15, 2007
Dear William Parents and your family ,
I am a Chinese mom and a born-again Christian, I absolutely understand your feelings. because, I am also strongly missing my son -John Gao, a teenage Christian who laid down his own 15.6 year life for his classmates two year ago in the Atlantic Beach Currents.
But, we should have steadfast faith that our dear sons never "dead" to let us lose them. they just rest in the Lord' Arms. we will reunite with them someday in Eternal Kingdom by the Lord Faithful Promise, let's expect that day joyfully and peacefully.
May the peace, joy from the Lord be with you and your family !
Mom
mei
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 11, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Chambers 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~
July 9, 2007
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
Ronn Massie
July 8, 2007
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)
Lee Sirotnak
July 8, 2007
Our deepest sympathy is extended for the loss of your Marine. We are thankful for the service provided by your loved one, and are blessed to be living in a country which heroes such as William are willing to serve. God Bless your family with peace and comfort in his memory. Semper Fi.
gary Allain
July 7, 2007
Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
deborah rivers
July 7, 2007
To the family of William, my grief for the loss of your son is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was killed in action too. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I’m not close in relation to area, but I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry.
In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq with the 2-505th PIR 82nd Airborne Div
Linda Clifton
July 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
July 7, 2007
Rest in peace Marine,paid in full.
Sandy Bonesteel
July 7, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is in the Army and deployed; I want to send my condolences.
Carol Cline
July 6, 2007
Lance Cpl. William Chambers and Family:
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.
valorie
July 6, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
SHIRLEY DONEY
July 6, 2007
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
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
July 6, 2007
We are saddened at the loss of this brave young marine, a hero. May God embrace and comfort you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
SEMPER FI Lance Cpl Willam C. Chambers
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Anbar Province
July 6, 2007
Another ANGEL has entered the gates of heaven...
God Bless the Chambers Family...
T~
Sister of a Fallen Marine
Renee Owens
July 6, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
Garnet Jenkins
July 6, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to this Brave Young Marine, Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers, who lost his life while in the Service of our Country. With so much gratitude for his Courage, and his unselfish Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace now, William, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God be with the Chambers family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country morns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Don Elseroad
July 6, 2007
In recognition of Lance Corporal William C. Chambers' Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969
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