William S. Derr

Mr. Bill, for 11 years you were always there. One of my favorite memories when we moved in and I mentioned I wanted to make a garden behind our garage. Well the next day, my 86 year old neighbor was out there digging in the dirt making a garden. Over the years you were always there..bringing in our trash, offering tomatoes, waving, smiling, and telling us stories. We still wave every day and say Hi Mr. Bill, we hope you still hear us up there!

Weather it was flowers or vegetables Bill had a green thumb, and always shared his harvest with Mom,Dad,and myself, sweet corn was one of our favorites. The home was always well taken care of, a tribute to his appreciation of the nice things in life. Thank you for your time here with us. Michael Carli

Uncle Bill loved to garden. He would bring garden lettuce over to my Grandma and Grandpa's house and we would enjoy lettuce sandwiches. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

William,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Bill, you are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The carrier has turned into the wind preparing for your final departure. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.