Staff Sgt. William T. Latham
Staff Sgt. William T. Latham
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Peggy Childers
June 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. William T. Latham:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Richard Rhoads
May 21, 2011
To the family of Will Latham,
I known Will ever since Jr High in Kingman Az. When in high School we participated in the Explorers and in
football. There are no words I can say
about his passing other than I will always remember you and the time that we shared growing up. And that my heart go out to his loved ones
Carol Ann Howland
August 19, 2010
"HEROS & REMEMBERANCE" on this day of days.... I am Carol Ann Howland, Mother of James Kiehl killed 3/23/03 in Iraq. We can say our Sons were victorious & the victory is Theirs. Take care & God Bless all those returning to their loves ones & our Hero will not be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. William T. Latham:
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
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Kenna Larra
February 26, 2010
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Peggy Childers
June 18, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. William T. Latham:
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"
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Syleste Allen
October 3, 2008
This still kills me to this day knowing that your gone Mr Latham. I still remember when you lived under us in germany and all the BBQ's we had. i still remember the night in korea when we were awaken by a call telling us you died. i cried in my sleep. to this day i see you alot. when im drivin around or when i watch t.v. i will keep everyone in my prayers. i love you mr latham and i miss you. R.I.P
R Collis
July 17, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sgt Latham. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Staff Sgt Latham knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Staff Sgt Latham!
In Memory of William ~ (Debra Estep)
June 18, 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. !
A special THANK YOU to all of
William's family for your military service.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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 and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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The Neal family
June 17, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Latham,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain 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 grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
SSG Steven Jones
June 5, 2008
I still think of you often. An outstanding soldier, and a real jokester. I will never forget the times at Ft Carson. Rest in Peace my brother.
November 16, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Latham!
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)
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Latham and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
May 18, 2007
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Staff Sgt. William T. Latham, remain in your heart always.
Please know how deeply sorry I was, to learn of the loss of your Brave Young Soldier. A Multitude of Thanks, for his 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
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Gary Allain
December 11, 2006
Staff Sgt. William T. Latham
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Latham 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. William it has been over 3 years since you were taken please know that 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~
James Isgett
January 25, 2006
I only knew Will for a little over a year. Lost contact with him back in 98. He was an outstanding soldier and a great man. He will surely be missed.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 21, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
patrick tinney
December 19, 2005
rest in peace lil' brother.
CORY GRINNELL
October 26, 2005
My name is SSG Grinnell, WILL was my Bradley commander just before they went of to war. I was sent to Korea weeks before they deployed. I wish I could have been over thier with this great NCO. I am very proud to have been able to serve with him. MISS YOU MAN.
Beti Ryan-Mercer
July 11, 2005
I just learned of your loss and want to express my deepest sympathy. Your loved one will always be a Hero doing what his country asked of him. Let GOD be your comfort; that's one of the things He's best at.
Thank you for providing a way to say how sorry I am for your loss.
GOD Bless you always,
Beti Ryan-Mercer
vic hollinger
July 4, 2005
thank you for raising a boy to be a man that would go to fight a war for our cause and others rights and safety,also e mail me if u have relatives in colorado or wichita ks,we had some william lathams in our family as well.god bless u and your family
Stephanie & Doug Doser
March 30, 2005
As friends of the family, we are forever sorry for this loss, and wish to let the families know that Will is still in our prayers, and so are his sisters,wife,children, parents, in-laws, nieces and extended family & friends.
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