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William Pullen Obituary
May 6, 1988 - March 7, 2014
William John Pullen, 25, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2014 in Casper, WY. He was attending Casper College, studying to become a paramedic. He is the son of Gary W. and Teresa L. Pullen of Bandon, Oregon. He attended Bandon High School and upon graduation joined the United States Marine Corps on 9/11/2006. His active duty service was Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crewman. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon (2d Awd, Iraq /Afghanistan), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2d Awd), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (w/1 Bronze Service Star), Iraq Campaign Medal (w/1 Bronze Service Star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan, Meritorious Mast, Army Achievement Medal, Rifle Qualification Badge (Expert). He was medically retired on May 30, 2011.
William loved the outdoors and all sports. He would hunt & fish anything, camp, weight lift, snowboard, scuba dive and study survival techniques. Summers through school, he crewed on the fishing boats of Prowler Charters for Ken & Wayne Butler. William was an ardent country music fan, loved his truck and Honda CBR600 motorcycle. He had a collection of hats, boots, belt buckles and funny T-shirts. He was well known for his kindness, quick wit and humor. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.
William is survived by his parents, sisters Chelsea Pullen, Nicollette Roth and brother-in-law Brett Roth, grandmothers Rose Pullen and Mary Lou Andersen, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be Sat. March 22, 2014, 11 am at the Bandon High School gymnasium and internment in the Holy Trinity Cemetery followed by a reception at the high school cafeteria. In lieu of flowers, please donate online to the Wounded Warrior Project in Williams honor. The family requests your stories of William to share in his memory. Please share during the reception, bring in writing or mail to Box 769, Bandon, Oregon 97411.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Pullen
Benjamin Wilde
April 20, 2018
If I could say, one breath to Will, which I missed... I would say this.
I missed... and I'm sorry
1000 written words,
won't make up for this,
Erlyce Pekas
April 9, 2014
Having lost a loved one to war, I can say I do share your feelings of loss. I am a member of the VSPA and a friend of Phil Carroll. My deepest sympathies to your entire family.
Marilyn & Wes Naish
March 28, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We remember William as a young boy during the time when you lived in St Helens. It appears that he gave the world so much during his short lifetime. Several families from First Lutheran Church remember him. We posted his obituary on the church bulletin board. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family and friends.
March 26, 2014
RIP brother in arms, deepest condolences to the Pullen family. My thoughts and prayers will always be for our fallen hero's.
Lou Garza VDHA/VSPA
John Paul COAKLEY
March 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to All of you of the Pullen Family in your loss of your beloved William John Pullen .
Sincerely,
John Paul Coakley , Viet Nam Security Police Association Life Member 396, Bien Hoa-Pleiku 65'-66'
Don Poss (VSPA)
March 21, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. Our prayers are for you and your family.
Bob Curnick
March 21, 2014
RIP Brother. Thank you for your service to our great country. Our thoughts and prayers to your friends and family.
Bob Curnick Vietnam Security Police Association / Vietnam Dog Handlers Association
March 21, 2014
RIP Brother, our thoughts and prayers to your friends & family.
Bob Curnick : Vietnam Security Police Association / Vietnam Dog Handlers Association
K.C. Szmall
March 21, 2014
Words do no justice at a time like this.
“To young, to soon.”
Sue Carroll
March 21, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends who loved him and have lost him too soon.
Warren Maynard
March 21, 2014
Thank you for your service. May god bless you and your family members. We appreciate your military service to our great country.
Bill Cummings
March 20, 2014
Semper Fi Marine - Thank you for your service and we are so proud to call you one of our own.
March 20, 2014
May I share my condolences to the Pullen family and friends. Though I've never had the honor of meeting William we are brothers-in-arms. I am thankful for your son's service and protection of our country. May our God watch over you and may He give you strength in your time of sorrow.
Dave Maltzan -
Vietnam Security Police Association
Samuel "marty" Martinez VSPA/Dog Handlers Association
March 20, 2014
May the memories you shared with your loved one give you comfort during this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy to your family.
March 20, 2014
As a friend of a friend. My sincere condolences for your loss of a comrade in arms. We all appreciate his service to our country. Vietnam Vet. Vietnam Dog Handlers Association.
Patrick M. Mattingly
Steve Gattis
March 20, 2014
Dear Will,
Thank you for your service, for your outstanding commitment to the Marine Corps and your buddies. They will miss you, just as your loving family will miss you and love you forever. You gave everything you had and more to preserve the cause of freedom throughout our World. As a Vietnam Veteran, I have lost many friends, men just like you who did not hesitate to serve their country. I miss my friends but also know in my heart that they, like you, gave their best and, thereby, the rest of us will live forever through our children and grandchildren. Thank you! It would have been an extraordinary honor to serve with you.
Steve Gattis, Vietnam Security Police Association
Bill
March 20, 2014
God Bless William for his courage and service. Deepest condolences to his family. As a veteran myself, I am proud to call him a brother in arms.
Alexander Liverano
March 20, 2014
I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Pete Piazza
March 20, 2014
Our deepest condolences go out to the Pullen family on the passing away of William. As a Vietnam Vet, it is sad to see one so young pass away, but we know he is with his fellow Marines in Heaven now.
Robert Edwards
March 20, 2014
RIP Brother
March 20, 2014
My deepest condolences for this great American Hero`s family and friends! Thank you for your service to a grateful Nation! Respectfully, Randy Albertson VSPA LM#800
March 19, 2014
I did not know this young man, but my understanding is that he is a true Amerian hero that served his nation when it called his name. My condolences to the family and to his friends.
George E. Blailock
Security Policeman, Vietnam Vet
Don Feakin
March 19, 2014
Garry, you have our most heart felt sympathy, we know your sorrow at this time. Thank you for your son, who served our country so well.Perhaps your recall our son David. We lost him to brain cancer this past Christmas.
Jim Stastny
March 19, 2014
As a friend of a friend, and a Vietnam Vet, I wish to salute this young Marine, and offer my sympathies to those who grieve.
Gary Jones
March 19, 2014
As a Vietnam Veteran, it always saddens me when I learn about the loss of a warrior. I didn't know Will, but Combat Veterans are all my Brothers and Sisters. May he rest in eternal peace. Thank you for your courageous service, Marine.
Larry Poss
March 19, 2014
My heart goes out to the friends and family of this young American Hero; you have my most sincere condolences.
Terry & Ellie Sasek
March 19, 2014
My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to you both with the loss of your son, a warrior who defended our nation and our freedom. We truly appreciate all of the sacrifices he had made while serving proudly as a United States Marine and we hope that our lord in heaven will comfort you both during this time in your lives and ease your pain and suffering.
Terry & Ellie Sasek Vietnam Security Police Association Life Member #687
Phil Carroll
March 19, 2014
My heart goes out to the friends and family of this young American Hero; you have my most sincere condolences. It's such a terrible tragedy that this strong young man will miss the possibilities his future could have offered. I know the wound in your hearts will be a lasting one, but I hope and pray that you will remember him at his best and find the peace and strength to focus the many ways he enriched your lives for a time. I will be forever thankful to him for the pain he withstood and the sacrifices he made for his fellow warriors and his country. May he rest in Peace.
Carla Hopp
March 19, 2014
It seems odd that for so many "William" memories, I'm at a loss for words. You know how special Will was to us, as he was to everyone. His brand on our lives is something we will always remember and cherish. That, and the craw-dad lure bartering. What a guy.
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