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May 25, 2014
we love you & we miss you so much !
May 24, 2014
You gave your life so we could continue ours...I will continue to spend everyday trying to make you proud.
May 27, 2013
On this Memorial Day 2013, and everyday I give pause to think of and thank veterans like SSG William Harrell.
May 26, 2013
as much as I love the wknd, I hate it as well, just another reminder of the amazing life gone....You always took the road less traveled and challenged not only yourself but others around you to be better, Thank You Bill...I miss you so much ....
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December 16, 2012
Merry Christmas Brother, I miss you more than I can ever express, not a day goes by that I dont think of you...Love you More
May 23, 2012
Please watch over me tomorrow... Round 3 eh? Man I miss you... Wish you could be here to talk too...Love You More
SSGT Harrell & LCPL Harrell....He is always watching over you ...
May 18, 2012
Peggy Childers
April 18, 2012
April 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell:
Always remembering William. "Some gave all."
Happy Easter 2012
Cassie Harrell
April 8, 2012
His Nephew LCPL VANCE HARRELL Paying Respects To his Hero
cassie harrell
August 21, 2011
Peggy Childers
April 16, 2011
April 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 19, 2011
To the family of Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
March 2, 2011
Happy 37th Birthday My Brother !! Love & Miss You more than words can ever say !!
January 5, 2011
Hey brother....you know what ? I cant get the stupid smurf tune outta my heAd right now....Thanks Lots, Love You & Miss You
September 5, 2010
Hey Brother, been thinking about you.... 3 weeks and I will go watch the boy graduate mcrd... He knows you are with him & matt...Im coming by your final resting place to spend sometime there with just you... I miss you so much, I wish I could talk to you about things, I still do, just not the same, wish I could hear your voice one more time.. I love you Brother.....
Lawanda Swearengin
May 26, 2010
We will all remember the ultimate sacrafice given. God Bless you Bill.
EDHS class of 1972, USAF Ret
May 11, 2010
I miss you today....Just wanted to tell you that. I love you Brother
Peggy Childers
April 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell:
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
March 9, 2010
You have been on my mind heavily lately..probably trying to tell me to stop worrying about crap....I miss you, really really wish I could chat with you. Your never Forgotten, Your mark in this world is a big one...Dont worry, every little things gonna be alright !!
January 18, 2010
though i never knew my eyes are filling with tears thinking of you. I know your son austin and though we have had our differences i love him. Him and i have had so many wonderfull times and he told me a lot about you im sure he misses you dearly and i hope i can meet you in heaven one day. I hope you rest peacfully with god.
love, ? (austin may know]
November 20, 2009
Thanksgiving is coming Brother and I am Thankful For having you in my life for the 29 years that I did...Your Amazing, and I miss you more than I can put into words...I love You...
sister
Kenna Larra
October 27, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
K-
August 18, 2009
When I die if you need to weep
Cry for your brother or sister
Walking the street beside you
And when you need me put your arms around anyone
And give them what you need to give me
I want to leave you something.
Something better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I’ve known or loved
And if you cannot give me away
At least let me live in your eyes, and not on your mind
You can love me most by letting hands touch hands
By letting bodies touch bodies
And by letting go of those that need to be free
Love doesn’t die; people do
So when all that’s left of me is love
Give me away – Anonymous
I wish I had more than prayers to offer. My husband is retired Iraq veteran, and the warrior spirit holds a special place our home. Please know your loved one's name will be honored and your family remembered.
August 12, 2009
Brother,
Just wanted you to know that Im thinking of you always. I miss you so much, wish I could have one more day to chat with you. How exciting is that about MLS soccer in portland? Pretty cool...I know that you know whats going on, but I will be ok, I know I have to be....I miss you brother, Love you so much.....
Sister
May 1, 2009
You are on my mind Heavily today ...Probably because you know that this week has been overload for me. ha ha !
miss you brother, wishing you were around
Peggy Childers
April 10, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell:
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
5 YEARS TODAY.....I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU BROTHER
April 8, 2009
March 5, 2009
Billy & Cassie 1978
March 5, 2009
Billy And Austin
March 5, 2009
March 2, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER ! YOU WOULD BE 35 TODAY, HOW WE WISH YOU COULD BE HERE WITH US. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
jaime lugo
January 19, 2009
I'm sorry to say I did not know Bill. Being from Placentia and serving on my 5th combat tour. I'm proud to have come from Placentia. Our small town is always so proud to serve our Country, State,and our Families. Thank you Bill.
Dave oru brother, Billy, Great Grandma Wilson 1990
December 7, 2008
Senir Pic 92
December 7, 2008
Billy 80
December 7, 2008
Bernie, Billy & Cassie 1979
December 7, 2008
Cassie harrell - Winter
October 21, 2008
Hey Bill,
Was talking to Courtney today again, Just how we miss our brothers. somedays You think its ok, then I think of something or see something that reminds me of you and I lose it again. She puts the yellow flowers down on your grave for me, that is sweet. I wish I could just come down there and hang out and chat. Even if to just hear your voice again, or tell me to be good. I never in a million years thought Bill, that you would be gone. I sit again now and ponder why this disease is back, but know that you would be right here telling me to suck it up, and deal with it! The kids are so big, Wow vance is going to UCLA....He did it, 4 years on Varsity soccer, one day in Heaven he is going to collect on that Bet.. HA HA....Lexi is hunting alot these days, zach is still going to be a firefighter, he is preparing for Football....Just know I love you, and Miss you so much...
Leah Wray
May 26, 2008
Billy, you will always be in my prayers, and my heart. I am so lucky to have had you and Cassie as my childhood friends.
May 6, 2008
Karla Boshaw
April 8, 2008
Billy -- I miss you so much! I think about you every day and pray that your family has found some peace in their hearts. The first time I met you, you were around ten years old -- I remember you doing wheelies on your dirtbike up and down the street -- you were an amazing baseball player and your favorite food was Del Tacos -- I think you ate 12 of them in one sitting! You were quick to smile, always laughing with a sparkle in your eye. You left me with many wonderful memories and I will treasure them forever! I love you! Karla (sister-in-law)
Debra Estep
April 8, 2008
To the family and friends of William.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Bill, but he is my hero.
If you would like a copy of the drawing I have shared here, please contact me and I will email that to you.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
March 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Harrell!
February 29, 2008
Happy Birthday (03/02) We Love You !!!
David Johnson
November 11, 2007
Billy, Happy Birthday (yesterday) and I'm thinking of you this Veteran's Day.
You keep watching over us and your family as I know you will.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our freedom! HOORAH, Brother!
Eggbeater
November 10, 2007
Hey Bud,
Just wanted to Drop you a note and say Thank You for my freedom. I love you & miss you still so much. We are ok, Hopefully Life will take it easy on us now for a bit.
Wish I could talk to you, but I thank God your watching over us everyday.
July 29, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
robert Hart
July 28, 2007
"IT IS FOOLISH AND WRONG TO MOURN THE BRAVE MEN WHO DIED. RATHER WE SHOULD THANK GOD THEY LIVED." -General Patton-
just thinkin bout' ya SSGT & the sacrifice you made for us. I will continue to fight this war until it is won, for you & all of our other fallen brothers.
SEMPER FI,
-Hart-
July 9, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Harrell and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine
Janie Spivey
June 14, 2007
Kelli, I dont know if you will remember me or not, I have not seen you since you were little. But I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your son. I just lost my husband back in febuary and until that moment couldn't understand the pain you must have went through.
You and Austin are in my prayers
Janie (your dad's sister inlaw)
Julie White
May 28, 2007
Billy, We remember you today Memorial Day 2007 and always. John is really missing you lately and has many dreams of you and when you were growing up together. Look after all of us esecially Kelli & Austin. We LOVE you and miss you.
Julie, John & Matthew White (his brother and family)
cassie
April 14, 2007
TAPS IS SOUNDED,
YOURE IN THE RACK
AND YOU FEEL THE SHIVERS
DOWN YOUR BACK
AND DONT FEEL GREEN
THE FEELING IS THERE
BECAUSE YOURE A MARINE
SOME PRETTY GOOD MARINES
WENT TO THEIR GRAVE
THEY DIED FOR THE COUNTRY
THEY WANTED TO SAVE
WERE ALL KIND OF PROUD
OF THE GLORY THEYVE SEEN
AND YOURE PROUD TOO
BECAUSE YOURE A MARINE
IT TOOK ALOT OF COURAGE THEN
AND ITS TAKING IT NOW
BUT OUR CORP HAS ESTABLISHED
A SACRED VOW
WELL FIGHT FOR OUR NATION
AND DIE FOR HER DREAMS
YOURE A PART OF THAT VOW
BECAUSE YOURE A MARINE
Jean Tanner
April 9, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Johnson
April 8, 2007
Thinking of you today, more so then every other day. Keep up the good work of Guarding the Streets.
Semper Fi, Brother!
Garnet Jenkins
April 7, 2007
Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell.
A Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
May the Peace of God and your memories of William, remain in your heart always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
A REAL AMERICAN HERO
April 7, 2007
cassie
April 7, 2007
You will NEVER be forgotten. As long as there is a breath in my Body, Everyone will know SSGT HARRELL, & the selfless sacrifice you made for our freedom!
March 2, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINE !!
YOU ARE SO LOVED AND MISSED VERY MUCH, KEEP GUARDING THEM FOR ME...
robert hart
February 9, 2007
thanks for saving my life ssgt. i still thank God for you being in my life.
-hart-
October 31, 2006
Still really really miss you...Keep watching over them, and protecting them Bill
SSgt Jim Snyder
June 27, 2006
I am honored to have grown up and known Billy. I miss him and feel like he is with me every time I am in Iraq. God bless his family.
Dave Johnson
November 11, 2005
Billy
November 11, 2005
Veterans Day
A day after our 230th Birthday
Happy Birthday, Brother
God Bless
Semper Fidelis,
Sandi Byrum
October 13, 2005
You will never be forgotten!
CASSIE
August 30, 2005
Everyday we carry you in our Hearts and We Remember the Freedom you gave us, We miss you Billy, and Love You so Much...
July 22, 2005
I did not know you or your family. I came across your name in the guest book of a fallen soldier in my hometown, Lance Cpl. Kevin S. Smith. What struck me about you was the day you passed away. On that day in 2004, I gave birth to my first child, a son. He is my joy and my world. It's so ironic that on the day of your honorable but untimely passing, my greatest joy was born, while your family lost one of theirs. I hope my little man is as brave as you.
Frank Stolfi
July 5, 2005
You may be gone but NEVER forgotten.
Cassie Winter
May 24, 2005
Bill,
It has been just over a year now since you have been gone. i can go outside now and look up and know you are there. We buried Grandma Thursday, take care of her & Mom. It is sometimes hard to believe this happened, but I know we will see you again. Our forever love,
Your sister & family
C.J. O'Connor
May 10, 2005
It has been just over a year since this fine man died in my arms. There was nothing that could be done for him that day in Fallujah.
I mourne our failures and losses and you mourne what you are missing. I pray God will find some measure of grace to bestow upon you to ease your burden.
You have my prayers.
I
Sal and Jane Gonzales
April 27, 2004
God Bless You, Billy Harrell, for your courage and your ultimate sacrifice to keep this country safe.
You have our utmost respect always...
Dominick & Christina Torti
April 20, 2004
We are sending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Bill's whole family, especially those closest to our hearts, Kelli and Austin. We love and miss you dearly, especially now when we wish we could be there with you both as you go through this very trying time. Your whole family is vivid in our memory, we will remember Bill's smile always and the warmness of your home. Thank you Bill for serving our country proudly, you passed away doing what you do best- taking care of others whether it be your wife, your child, your men, your friends or your country, you excelled at taking care of others. Friends Always... May God Bless You & Yours
Dave and Chris Esse
April 18, 2004
We are so sorry to hear about Billy. We know he was a great man, dad, soldier, and husband. No one can ever take away the wonderful memories that you've shared. He will always be with you in your heart.
Kathleen Thomas
April 17, 2004
My heart and prayers go out to the Harrel family. William is a true hero. With prayers. (Kathy Constantine, El Dorado '81)
Lawanda Swearengin
April 17, 2004
God Bless your family and friends. We are proud of your service to our country. You have made the ultimate sacrifice for our continued freedom.
LFS - USAF retired (EDHS 72)
Christina
April 17, 2004
Thanks to the men and women who protect & serve our country. Thanks to your husband, father and friend for giving his life. May you find peace in your memories and love in your heart.For the son he left behind, your dad is a true HERO! God Bless you and yours.
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