William Russell Beach
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Elliot Sachs
December 4, 2025
Bill, miss you even though it´s been 11 years. A friendship is not measured in years but rather the quality of that friendship. I knew from the day we met there was a connection; which even though you´re not here it´s still strong as ever. Rest in peace my friend. I just hope to God that we can get together once I´m called home. A big bear hug awaits you!
Elliot Sachs
December 15, 2024
Spent my time in Ethiopia (US Army, Military Police Corps) with Bill and of course our other friend, Harold Felker. We earned the nickname The Three Muskateers because we constantly hung out together on our off time. We were rarely assigned patrols together cause our Sergeant erroneously thought we´d be goofing off. The opposite was true however; while we did enjoy our time off we took our jobs very seriously. Bill was just an honest to goodness down to earth guy whom I´d give the shirt off my back to if he needed it. Needless to say I was devastated over his passing and think of him and our friend Harold quite often. I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to know him and I hope to God we will meet up again. Rest in peace my good friend. I will never forget you
Micky Azbell
December 17, 2020
Bill, you are though of often and missed my friend
Elliot Sachs
December 15, 2020
“Hey boy, get yourself outta that bunk bed! We’re going up to the Oasis club for breakfast!” Working different shifts every 6 days over in Africa would really do a job on your body and mind. But here comes Bill all full of vim and vigor. I think he would have made a good drill instructor in boot camp! Man how I miss you brother. Then Harold got up and left. Don’t be causing any trouble up there you two. HE will give you a good whoopin. Belated birthday wishes to you Bill . I know harolds is coming up in February. Anyway I thought I’d touch base and say hello. You are truly missed my friend. God bless,
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Micky Azbell
December 18, 2019
Bill,
You will always be in our thoughts . We were so happy to have you as part of our family. I know you would be so proud of your girls.
Elliot
December 15, 2019
William old buddy. Not a day passes that you are not in my thoughts. Our friendship was very special and lasted all through our years growing older. Why your life was cut short I do not understand. But your life lifted up so many of us just because of how you lived Your life: Positive, giving, encouraging, loving and with a can do spirit. Our time in Africa was special and I wish so many times we could do it again. I would serve alongside you again in a heartbeat. But I hope that we will meet once again and share old times. That would be a hoot. Say hello to Harold for me, miss you always my friend.
Elliot Sachs
December 18, 2018
Missing my friend Bill. Memories galore of our time in Africa (U.S. Army Military Police Corps) which seems so long ago but yet like yesterday. With you and your family in our thoughts God bless you in eternity my friend.
Charlene Harris
December 17, 2018
Bill,
I can't believe that 3 years have passed since you slipped away from us. You are so missed. You and Lisel must be happy to once again be together free of pain and happy.
Love,
Charlene
John Migliorini
December 19, 2017
I enjoyed Bill as a friend, I can not believe it has been 3 years already. Love and Gods Blessings on Eileen and the family. Bill is a good guy and I look forward to seeing him when we reunite in heaven.
Charlene Harris
December 18, 2016
So missed!
Robert Patterson
September 23, 2016
I met Bill in Asmara Ethiopia in 1968...Serving as MP's in the Army Security Agency. It did not take long for us to develop a friendship that lasted throughout the years. We called each other frequently and kept in touch. One year he visited my family and I in Oregon and we had such a great time together...reminiscing about the "Old Times"...and talking about the present.
Bill would give his shirt off his back to help you, always checking to make sure you were OK...
I miss his "Hey Boy" when he would call... and the long talks we would have...
You are my friend Bill and always will be...your time was cut a little shorter than mine but in the end we'll be seeing each other again...
You will not be forgotten...
Robert Patterson
January 20, 2015
You always knew the way - I miss you so much. E.
December 31, 2014
To my friend of 47 years and Army buddy I will always remember you as an uplifting, kind and generous person and family man. While separated by distance we always managed a few moments to chat. You were Bill a true friend but a friend to many others as well. You and your family will be eternally in my thoughts and heart. Love you buddy! Elliot
S. Hill
December 26, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. (1Peter 5:6,7)
December 25, 2014
May God be with you during your trial Isaiah41:10
Gregory White
December 25, 2014
May the God of comfort(Ps.83:18)give you the comfort you need at a most difficult
time in the lost of your loved one.
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