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WILLIAM (BILL) MORGAN HARDMAN
1933-2008
He was survived by his brother Thomas B. Tompkins of Saint Albans, WV, daughter Susan Hardman Britt of Winter Haven, FL and son David Bruce Hardman of Melbourne, FL and many friends who loved and respected him.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Barrancas National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
EASTERN GATE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive family and friends on Monday, June 2, 2008 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Hardman
Sylvia Cassese
September 10, 2019
Would like to find daughter Susan Harman Britt..wore her dad's pow bracelet whn I was just a young girl in the 60's...My name is Sylvia Palazzo.Cassese.
E. Oleson
June 26, 2008
Dear Hardman Family,
Thank you for sharing Bill with us. We worked together at the museum where Bill was the hands down expert on naval aviation for those of us in the research section. Hand Bill a photograph of an ancient naval aircraft and he could if pressed fill in all the details. He was not one to flaunt his knowledge but ask and he would give you a detailed straight answer.
Bring up a baseball question and Bill could if asked, fill in all the facts of the game he loved from the encyclodepia in his mind.
Life dealt Bill a load of difficulties, he worked through them and in the process became a man respected by his peers and admired by those of us who stood in his shadow. May we remember the best, forgive the past and work out our own path of life.
Thank you Bill for the lessons.
Aaron Malone
June 7, 2008
Bill, you will be missed. What an honorable man. Very rare indeed. To the family, I pray the Holy Spirit will comfort you in your time of loss. May He give you the peace that passes all understanding.
I did learn a lot from Bill in the modeling realm, thanks Bill. The last time I saw him I was helping him put his new wing on his Crusader in the case after our Saturday meeting. I noticed he had a grin on his face as he admired his work and seemed to say "that looks like it should now". He was indeed a stickler for accuracy and I appreciate that. I wish I could have spent more time with him personally and shared in his experiences and knowledge. We have so much to learn from men like him.
Thank you Bill for the time I got to know you. It wont be the same without your presence.
Dennis Pratt
June 5, 2008
I served with Bill in Viet Nam. He was second seat in my A6 when he and Leo were shot down. I was the plane captian of the Skippers plane and Bill was the B/N. May God be with his family and friends as they travel thru these times. God bless Bill, he was a real American Hero.
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Andy Nease
June 3, 2008
I remember wearing the POW bracelet with his name on it when we were kids in the late 60's and early 70's, I was told he was my Uncle Bill Hardman, he was my father's first cousin , so I guess we were cousins. I made copies of the news reel made right after he was shot down in '67 onto VHS in the 90's and gave them to his Mom, my great Aunt Sadie. My grandmother Kathryn Morgan Nease was Sadie's sister. All gone now. Rest in Peace. My thoughts are with you Chief and your family.
Todd and Cindy Edes
June 2, 2008
We are very deeply saden by bill's passing. We knew bill for over 8 years and he was a very good friend and he was a master in modeling.He was a mentor to my husband when it came to modeling.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.Bill we will always remember you and will miss you greatly.
Michelle Buer
June 2, 2008
Susan and Chris:
My deepest and sincerest condolences in the loss of such a great and courageous man. He has left his mark here on us all and through your spirit as well. You can lean on me.
Joe Galdis, LtCol, USMC (Ret.)
June 2, 2008
Fair winds and following seas in your final journey Bill. Bravo Zulu on a life well lived. You'll be missed.
Mary Griffith Bird
June 2, 2008
As Bill's first cousin, we were childhood playmates. I enjoyed watching him make model airplanes and drop his metal soldiers tied to large white handkerchieves from the roof of our Morgan grandparents' chicken coop. I adored him as a high school baseball star, prayed for him as a POW, rejoiced at his release and will always be proud that he was a great American hero and patriot. Truly the love of his life was airplanes and the military. My sympathy to David, Susan and Chief.
Bob Johnson
June 2, 2008
An email arrived from Hal Tippin informing me of Bill's passing.. Over the years visiting the Naval Aviation Museum, Bill was my contact and guide gathering data for the next Monogram, Accurate, or Trumpeter project. He was always "ready, willing, and able" and I truly enjoyed working with him on each and every visit.
I admired Bill for his dedication, commitment, and sacrifice, and even though life may have dealt him a less than perfect hand, he was a true gentleman who I respected for so many reasons..
Godspeed Commander.. you will be missed by so many whose lives you have touched..
William Tippins
June 2, 2008
Bill was a rarity in todays world. A straight up honest, no bull great guy.
Thank God our Country has people like him to depend on in times of need.
Shirley Probus
June 1, 2008
Our love and prayers are with Bill's family. He was a friend from the past and I'm sorry that we weren't able to keep in touch. Please know that we care and are thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
Shirley (Nease) Probus
John Nease
June 1, 2008
Bill was my first cousin and we were within 6 months of being the same age. Bill and I attended West Virginia Tech together and I was with him in 1973 when he was inducted into the WVIT Hall Of Fame for his baseball prowess. I thought of him continually when he was a POW for 6 years and that period certainly took a toll.My sympathy to his daughter Susan, son David and brother "Chief"
Kevin & Michelle Cline
May 31, 2008
Our deepest condolensces go out to the Hardman family. It was a great shock to learn of Bill's passing. Kevin has known him for many years through the model club and he will be greatly missed. Our hearts are with you.
Rose Pugsley
May 31, 2008
Bill was a person who liked to be alone, but was lonely. He loved his books, music and building model airplanes. He was proud of his children and he was my best friend. I'll miss him.
Margie Gregory
May 31, 2008
My condolences, from a library volunteer at the Naval Aviation Museum.
Tony Coulter
May 31, 2008
My deepest condolences and sympathy to the Hardman Family.
Thank you for your father's dedication and service. He was a true role model for so many of us.
May 30, 2008
Sincere sympathy to all who mourn the loss of our Patriot.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #566 Pensacola FL
Karel Cain
May 30, 2008
Dear Susan and Chris--
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of your Friends at the Renee Butler Team. What a courageous man and dedicated patriot to have served most of his life in the service of this country. I will honor him in my prayers.
Sincerely, Karel
Bob Dandridge
May 30, 2008
We've lived next to Bill 31 years. My children grew up knowing Bill. He was my patriotic example to my sons. You were the best, Bill, God Bless You. We'll miss you.
Sheryl (Squirrelly) Kelley
May 30, 2008
My Mr. Bill,
I always called you my surrogate father because you meant so much to me. I will always remember our favorite saying (in the old days) "You can't eat on an empty stomach". I will miss you so much and I will always remember you.
Squirrelly
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