William G. Beadle

Shipmate (USS Paterson), friend and fellow NAVY vet, some people you meet become friends and some friends become family...you, Petty Officer Beadle was that kind of friend. You gave my daughter her first watch before she was 8 yrs old and at 43 years old, she still remembers it like it was yesterday...thanks for the many memories my shipmate and friend.

MM1 Clifton Wilson

William, you stand relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.