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Florida, CU USA - Friday, February 07, 2003 at 16:11:24 (PST)
Dear Aunt Tui and Uncle Ken, I love you, I miss you, and I want
you to know that I am praying for you. I am busy, but I just want you to
know that I am thinking of you.
Hilary Hainsworth <HilaryHainsworth@Hotmail.com>
San Diego,, CA USA - Wednesday, February 05, 2003 at 00:39:17 (PST)
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- Monday, January 20, 2003 at 18:14:45 (PST)
we spent a lot good times toghter, I will always remember shack
down at fort leanardwood good old drill sergeants. ken diane we have'nt
seen each other in a while but i would like to thank for for helping me
all those times thank you love sam
sam sleezer
chico, USA - Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 12:56:16 (PST)
Today ,Jan 2003, I was browsing AFRC sites and viewed Willys site.
It brought back a lot of memories of the time I was fortunate to know one
of the most likable persons I have ever known. To me Willy will always
be alive ..with that cocky and infectuous smile of his.
ross teer <rossteer@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 14:45:21 (PST)
Today ,Jan 2004, I was browsing AFRC sites and viewed Willys site.
It brought back a lot of memories of the time I was fortunate to know one
of the most likable persons I have ever known. To me Willy will always
be alive ..with that cocky and infectuous smile of his.
ross teer <rossteer@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 14:44:23 (PST)
Hi Ken and Diane! Just wanted you to know that "Linda from Texas"
;-) is still thinking about you and wishing you well. I know every person
out there who knew Will still misses him so much and thinks of him often,
like I do...thinks of memories that were created several years ago, but
STILL seem like yesterday--and STILL bring a huge smile to your face or
an outburst of laughter to your day. :) What great things to treasure,
huh?!! I'm so thankful every day for them and for the chance to have seen
life through Will's eyes. His appreciation for living life to the fullest,
experiencing as much as he possibly could, and making it a point to enjoy
every minute of it has had such a great, positive impact on my life. Thanks,
Will. I know you'll continue to have this great influence on me in all
the days to come, and I feel so lucky to have that. Love, Linda
Linda (Petty) Sandefur <lindasandefur@hotmail.com>
Bedford, TX USA - Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 13:09:59 (PST)
I am truely sorry for your loss. I am Ken's (Russ & Barbs son)girlfriend,
and everything I've heard about Will and his life has be amazing. He has
lived a full adventurous life!I'm sorry for you loss again
Megan <mdance02@temple.edu>
Aston, PA USA - Thursday, November 28, 2002 at 06:12:30 (PST)
Dear Tui and Uncle Ken, As I got ready for work this morning I began
to have such great memories of both of you and Will and the Maj! Just wanted
to visit his site and know he is watching over us all. I miss and love
you Love Em
Emily Hainsworth
Anaheim Hills, CA USA - Monday, November 11, 2002 at 08:29:27 (PST)
Amazing website!
Deluxe <blah@blah.com>
Washington , US USA - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 07:04:08 (PST)
Apologies to any of you we didn't get back to during the past many
months. We are now hooked up with a new computer (after being without one
at home) and will be active on the site again soon. First change on Will's
website will be the biography of Elizabeth Blackwell, 2002 recipient of
the Palmore Family Scholarship in Will's honor. !!!Next great news: John
Lind and Kerstin Adler were married this August and they will both be back
in the states soon. So will Dusten and Candy,(Dusten is here already, in
fact) and the whole Muscle family, James, Sara, Michael Sean and Willi
Taylor! Also, Walt is back in town at "Journey's End Again." It's not the
same, but kind of. Love to ALL and please forgive us if we haven't written
lately. We're hopin to do better SOON. KEN & DIANE
Ken and Diane <palmore2487@yahoo.com>
Dunsmuir, CA USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 14:58:53 (PDT)
Hey all!!! The Muscle Clan is doin good and little William Taylor
will be two in Aug, Terror-able two.... Its all good though. Much love
to K&D and an open invite to Germany to all!!!! Love and Happiness,
James,Salvatrice, Micheal-Sean, William-Taylor.
MUSCLE <jmuscle@hotmail.com>
kiaserslautern, GERMANY - Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 15:44:48 (PDT)
Dear Ken and Dianne, Another summer season is coming at Chiemsee,"Candy"
(Will´s boat) is getting her mast on this week, ready for another
few months as our "Rent a Skipper " boat, every time I look at her I see
Will at the helm taking a bunch of lucky people out for a trip to the Frauen
Insel for lunch. Will your memory lives on at Chiemsee from all your friends
who were lucky to have known and worked with you. God Bless you Ewan and
Linda
Ewan and Linda Cameron <ewan-linda.cameron@t-online.de>
Marquartstein, Germany - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 12:01:14 (PDT)
Hi Ken and Dianne, It is with with great joy that I remember Will
on this day,I much prefer the happy memories of our time together than
the painful sadness of his untimely departure. Our times together were
some of the most memorable out of my 18 yrs here.....happy, crazy, sometimes
a bit disorganised, but great even during the rough times. Will and I worked
together in the ski/sail school here at Chiemsee. His knack and ability
to adapt to all of the different situations is, and will be sorely missed
by everyone here/ As our Summer season looms closer and my first regatta
is around the corner, I know I will have Wills spirit with me, urging me
on with his booming voice! This one's for you Will. Rock on & God bless.
Dave Formby.
Dave Formby <daveformby@t-online.de>
USA - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 00:43:39 (PDT)
I sorry for your loss. C.Palmore son of Wilson V. Palmore.
Charles Palmore <cy60@hotmail.com>
Victor, N.Y. USA - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 05:21:15 (PST)
Thanks to all who have left messages for us or for Will both here
and at our personal email and home addresses. We apologize for the length
of time in updating the website, especially regarding the scholarship link.
We are going forward but had hit some bumps in the road. Again, we apologize,
especially to the Palmore family and to Amanda and Josh. We love all of
you very much. Diane
Diane <palmore2487@yahoo.com>
Dunsmuir,, CA USA - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 12:42:19 (PDT)
It has been a long time since I have been able to take a look at
the website, and I am so happy to see everything looking great. Aunt Tui
and Ken, I love you so much, and I am praying for you every day. I cant
wait to see you soon, and I really appreciate seeing all the old pictures.
The pictures you chose really do an amazing job displaying the exciting
life that Willy lived. Love Always, Hilary
Hilary Hainsworth <HilaryHainsworth@Hotmail.com>
San Diego , CA USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 16:27:26 (PDT)
No matter how much time passes, you will always be remembered by
those who knew you...We all miss you Willie, more and more with each passing
day!
Shelagh Dunlevy <dunlevy@snowcrest.net>
USA - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 21:55:13 (PDT)
15 August, This time of year brings back back some pretty delicious
memories! Happy B-day brother, you kick my ass man!
Muscle James <jmuscle@html.com>
landstuhl, GE - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 02:18:34 (PDT)
Hi Kenny and Diane, It has been a long time since I have seen or
talked to you guys. You were a big part of my early childhood years and
I enjoyed those times with you guys. Willie was about the same age as Miles
and I loved to play and take care of both of them. They were my babies!
I know he was dear to you and made you very proud! I am a mother of three
boys and love every second. Boys really love their mothers. Dad talks very
highly of you and I thank you for being such a good friend to him. I look
forward to maybe seeing you guys next summer. I am going to take a trip
to California! Although I was not a part of Willie growing up I remember
that cute little boy who had a smile from ear to ear and loved to go! God
Bless You, Melissa
Melissa Crowley(Benziger) <JaxMelissaC5>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 11:00:07 (PDT)
Hi. . . My name is Joshua Bruck. I am one of two recepreints of
the ever Will Palmore Scholarship. On behalf of my self and Amanda Villalpando,
I would like to thank you for this tremendous honor. The money will be
put to good use in my college education. I would aslo like to thank Ken
and Diane (I can call them that now that I have graduated), for choosing
me for this honor. For Ken to compare me to Willie himself was a huge suprise,
thanks again.
Joshua Bruck <Bruck_32@hotmail.com>
Dunsmuir, CA USA - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 00:39:15 (PDT)
We are fortunate to have in our memory a wonderful visit, full of
laughter, with Willie in Germany the summer of 1998. He was a unique human
being who had found the way to enjoy life to the fullest. He will always
live in our memory as part of the "Castle Street Gang."
Lew and Michele <lewarno@snowcrest.net>
Dunsmuir, CA USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 21:47:53 (PDT)
WELL WILL, ITS HARD FOR ME TO BEILEVE THAT ITS ALREADY BEEN A YEAR
,BUT NOT A DAY GOES BUY WHEN I DONT THINK ABOUT YOU BRO. THEES BEEN TIMES
THIS PAST YEAR WHEN I HAVE BEEN IN A SMALL BAR WHERE IVE LOOKED UP AND
SEEN YOU THERE WITH ME. WILL LET ME JUST SAY ILL NEVER LET YOU LEAVE MY
SIDE BRO WHAT I DO THAT I KNOW YOU WOULD LIKE I WILL ALWAYS GIVE EXTRA
FOR YOU BRO I MISS YOU WILL GOD BLESS YOU AND IM ALWAYS WITH YOU
ERIC DECLUSIN <DALCWBY5@AOL.COM>
PUEBLO,WEST, CO USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 20:09:21 (PDT)
Hello Monika, Thank you for the nice message on the website. I remember
meeting you and knowing a friend of Will's lived on Fraueninsle seemed
so special. I spent a good deal of time there on the island beside the
time Will, Ken and I sailed and had biers in "Fritzi's Garden." They loved
that place. I also loved the ancient church and went back a couple other
times on my own (once, when Ken and Will went to Reggae Fest!) to walk,
buy smoked fish and just enjoy such an incredible place. What a lovely
heritage for you. This spring has been such a strange time for us. In a
way it is no sadder. We are sad every day, but we are sometimes happy and
peaceful, too. Still, it is hard not to slip into that terrible time a
year ago. So much reminds us: the weather, the trees, the flowers. Sometimes
I forget it is a year since Will left us and it seems only a moment ago.
Truly, it is such a help for his dad and me to know you and others still
think of him and keep his spirit alive in your hearts. Thank you for sharing
your thoughts... we raised a glass or two in honor of him here, too! God
bless you and all the beautiful men and women who shared the good life
in Bavaria with our son. If you ever come to the states, please do not
hesitate to come see us. It is beautiful here, too. Love, Diane P.S. I
tried to send this to Monika, personally, but the email address was incomplete.
So I am putting it here and hoping you see it . If any of you would like,
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO USE THIS SPACE TO LEAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS OR MESSAGE
FOR US OR FOR EACH OTHER. Thank you AGAIN to all who have written and to
all who haven't we totally understand.
Diane <palmore2487@yahoo.com>
Dunsmuir, CA USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 14:29:57 (PDT)
I don't know where to start. I sit here and look out on the lake
where "Willi" sailed/partied so many times with us. It's a gorgous day
and I remember those days where we were just hanging out on the patio in
front of the hotel, having some great german beers and enjoying the incredibly
beautiful sunsets in bavaria. I only have the greatest and funniest memories
of Will and I will always remember him as the great friend he was, the
craziest buddy to ski with,the most generous person who always had a positiv
attitude in every situation !! We were in shock here because we lost such
an awesome, "wunderbaren" friend ...!! And I'm sure I speak as well for
Chad, Steve, Brian, everybody from Chiemsee who had a chance to be his
friend ! Many nights we partied together 'til the morning, laughing, telling
great "guy" stories and loving every minute of it ..! I don't know if you
remember me, Ken and Diane,I met you while you were visiting Will here
at AFRC, I'm the girl who lives out on the island .. where Willi took you
one day with a sailboat so if you ever have a chance to come back to Germany
...please visit us in good old bavaria ! Ken, Diane .. I can only imagine
how hard this time was and still is for you but today, exactly one year
since Will died .. I wish him Happy Birthday in his new life. I know he
is watching us from up there and his friends and I will drink some (a lot!!!)
beers for him tonight !!! I miss you, Will !!!!!! "Monkey"
Monika from Germany <monkey13mn>
Fraueninsel, Germany - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 11:43:51 (PDT)
MAJOR EGBERT VERNON NELSON, ( THE "MAJ", "BERT", )GRANDFATHER TO
WILL, FATHER TO DIANE , LINDLEY, AND JOHN, LEFT US THURSDAY, APRIL 5TH,
A LITTLE AFTER 5AM, IN REDDING, CALIFORNIA WHEN HIS HEAT FAILED. THERE
WILL BE A MILITARY SEND-OFF FOR THE MAJ, AND FOR AND FOR SGT.WILL, WHEN
THE VETERANS CEMETARY IN REDDING IS COMPLETED. WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.
THE MAJ'S CHILDREN AND FRIENDS IN DUNSMUIR GATHERED SAT, APRIL 7TH AT ST.
JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH HERE IN DUNSMUIR, FOR PRAYERS AND REMEMBRANCES,
YESTERDAY AT 5PM. PEACE, LOVE, AND "SEMPER FI!"
Diane <palmore2487@yahoo.com>
Dunsmuir, CA USA - Sunday, April 08, 2001 at 10:44:11 (PDT)
I had not seen Willie in so many years, not since just after we
graduated. I wanted to see him again, to see how he had changed and to
show him how I had grown too. I will miss the idea of Willie and the stories
I heard about him though my mom. I have plenty of my own memories of Willie,
like the time he drilled a homerun off me in Little League, boy did he
hit that thing a mile, I knew as soon as he took his swing that that ball
was WAYYYYY out of there. I remember that little play that we were both
in during our 8th grade year, and playing the drums in marching band too...
and from where my memories of him drop off it sounds like his life just
got better and better... just as my life did... I would have liked very
much to tell him some of those stories, and heare some of his, over a pint.
I know he will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Bjorn <bjorn_stromsness@rocketmail.com>
Redding, CA USA - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 15:24:57 (PST)
Willie was the first little kid I loved along with my children.
My grandchildren were yet to come and Willie just took me by storm. He
was imaginative, funny, smart, loving and soooo cute. He was very special
to me. When he was older he made cards which Diane sent to me, and later
stationed in Germany he wrote me a few letters, sent with pictures. I didn't
see him again, but I still have that wonderful feeling for him that I had
when I first met him when he was about 7 years old. Love, Cousin Karen
Karen Larsem <rachelcrispi@aol.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 16:13:53 (PST)
FROM DIANE AND KEN: Heartfelt thanks to all who have left messages
here and all who have who sent word to us that the web site is of some
comfort. After we finally got the site up in December, I had to take a
break. I’ve barely looked at a computer since then. But it’s time to get
back at it a bit, make corrections, clarifications, and additions. We will
be working on the “ Palmore Family Scholarship” and “Percussion Club” links,
adding donors names and messages, etc. Also, we’ll be adding a new link
called “ Friends and Family.” My idea is to move some of the guestbook
entries and other stuff people have sent or emailed to us there. I am going
through what I have already received over the year, and now is a good time
for you to send or email me things for Will’s site. It is impossible to
check with you all first, but if I put up something you don’t want on the
site, let me know and it is easy to take it off. If you want something
there I didn’t put up, tell me, please. THE FIRST CORRECTION: TO PAM DI
SALVO, I am sorry that I called you Jan. I am emailing the webmaster today
to change everywhere in The Accident link that I got your name wrong. You
were a such a great help to us. Please email us with your email or snail
mail address, when you can. THE STORY: Pam worked at the information booth
at Squaw Valley and talked to Will almost daily. He was usually at High
Camp information. They never met, but she felt close to him on the strength
of his voice. Imagine. His sweet little voice. Anyway, she came at least
three times to the hospital bringing things for us and for Will. She sent
us flowers at Ronald’s, and spent huge amounts of energy on the benefit
and raffle. She even offered us her home. Although I got your name wrong,
we remember you , PAM, with love and gratitude. ALSO: WE WOULD LOVE TO
HEAR FROM ANY OF YOU, * especially stories about Will. We treasure all
the tales, even the ones not really suited to mass distribution on the
website. Email those. May God bless you all, and may you all SHINE ON.
Diane and Ken *HARRISON, are you out there?
Diane <palmore2487>
Dunsmuir, CA USA - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 15:38:09 (PST)
Mr. and Mrs. Palmore, this is a great way to remember your son willie.
I love you both so much. You both are the strongest people i know. I miss
you guys, i will come vist you soon. Love always Michele
michele gordon <gordonclan@snowcrest.net>
dunsmuir, ca USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 16:20:07 (PST)
I honestly don't know where to begin, how to sum up everything that
I want to say about our great friend Will. We moved over together to Tahoe
and wanted to live the ski life at Alpine Meadows and was it fun? You Bet!
We met Will shortly after we moved to Tahoe, him being so out going and
really easy to talk to. My fiance'(dylan) and our best friend Jake Nelson
also worked for the ski and snowboard school. To make a long and memorable
story short and sweet, Will made so many get-togethers memorable, the memories
and great times we had in the '99 season will forever reflect in our memories
and believe me it has a profound effect on our lives and what we go through
everyday. I do regret not having said good-bye to Will face to face but
I took it for granted that we would see him next season. Unfortunately
I was wrong. Sometimes life lessons are hard to understand but I read this
one loud and clear. Life is short and hold the ones who are close now,
because you never know what tomorrow WILL bring. I know it sounds strange
and maybe rude but because of the accident my fiance' doesn't leave home
with out his helmet. That brings me compfort especially since we all know
that Will is skiing right beside them the whole way. Dylan's helmet has
Will's initials on it. I feel he is always with us ... Love you Will and
miss you buddy! ~Melinda and Dylan~
Melinda Lee and Dyaln Ross <jnmtlee@jps.net>
Graeagle, California USA - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 14:00:21
(PST)
willy was the coolest cousin ever
ty <hainsworthactive>
wildomar, ca USA - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 21:57:23 (PST)
I am sitting here at my inlaws house in Seattle Washington were
I am waiting for my baby to be born any minute. I drove to Seattle from
Milwaukee Wisconsin were I have been living for the last couple of months.
On the long drive out west I had a lot of time to think about my life.
And during these thoughts Willie came to mind more than once. Willie was
like an older brother to me, He was the person I looked up to the most,
even though he was my best friend he was the only person to kick my ass
more times than Allen Taylor. But knowing what a smart ass I was it was
probably well deserved. Sometimes when I look back at my life, I regrete
the fact that I moved to Mt. Shasta, because I had such a great childhood
living in Dunsmuir and could of had so many more memories with the Crew
on Castle. However I would'nt change a thing because of all the new friends
and accontences I made by moving somewhere new. All these people got the
privalage and chance to meet Willie through me or just towns partying together.
So the move was more benafficial to more people then just me and my family.
And there is no person, place, or thing that can change the memories I
have of Willie and the Crew on Caslte. Christmas time is one of the best
memories I have on Castle. The trees, lights, snow, and great times we
had being out of school for two whole weeks playing all the time. It seems
like a true Christmas Story now that I'm older and have to work all the
time. I guess that is another reason all the memories are so precious to
me. I dont really now what to write I just wanted to let you Know that
my prayers and wishes are with you Ken, Dianne, and all others who may
read this on these Christmas Hollidays 2000. Your friend and family forever
Kevin E Rinne. Nationwide cell # (503) 780-7811 P.S. If I have a boy his
middle name will be Willie.
Kevin Rinne
Seattle, Washington USA - Friday, December 22, 2000 at 16:05:50 (PST)
I am sitting here at my inlaws house in Seattle Washington were
I am waiting for my baby to be born any minute. I drove to Seattle from
Milwaukee Wisconsin were I have been living for the last couple of months.
On the long drive out west I had a lot of time to think about my life.
And during these thoughts Willie came to mind more than once. Willie was
like an older brother to me, He was the person I looked up to the most,
even though he was my best friend he was the only person to kick my ass
more times then Allen Taylor. But knowing what a smart ass I was it was
probably well deserved. Sometimes when I look back at my life, I regrete
the fact that I moved to Mt. Shasta, because I had such a great childhood
living in Dunsmuir and could of had so many more memories with the Crew
on Castle. However I would'nt change a thing because of all the new friends
and accontences I made by moving somewhere new. All these people got the
privalage and chance to meet Willie through me or just towns partying together.
So the move was more benafficial to more people then just me and my family.
And there is no person, place, or thing that can change the memories I
have of Willie and the Crew on Caslte. Christmas time is one of the best
memories I have on Castle. The trees, lights, snow, and great times we
had being out of school for two whole weeks playing all the time. It seems
like a true Christmas Story now that I'm older and have to work all the
time. I guess that is another reason all the memories are so precious to
me. I dont really now what to write I just wanted to let you Know that
my prayers and wishes are with you Ken, Dianne, and all others who may
read this on these Christmas Hollidays 2000. Your friend and family forever
Kevin E Rinne. Nationwide cell # (503) 780-7811 P.S. If I have a boy his
middle name will be Willie.
Kevin Rinne
Seattle, Washington USA - Friday, December 22, 2000 at 16:01:59 (PST)
Dear Palmore's, There is no doubt that Will is in good hands, smiling
and waiting for us to join in his own heaven. I sit here with tears in
my eyes feeling for you his parents. I may never know the inexplicable
grief that you are enduring as I am not a parent. Will may be a saint but
it is you that guided him to it, it is you that are the saints, it is you
that will prevail. I wish there could be something to lessen the pain and
maybe just me thinking of you is enough but surely my tears are with you.
Best of luck for any heavy times ahead. Barclay Moore Alpine Meadows instructor.
barclay moore <barclaym@jps.net>
tahoe city, ca USA - Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at 20:58:25 (PST)
I will always remember the good times we had here in Germany. With
love, Candy
Candyce Summers <dyce72@hotmail.com>
kaiserslautern, Germany - Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at 16:10:52
(PST)
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH The most dangerous,intoxicating drug can't be
peddled on the street or prescribed by a doctor not even close! Its not
manufactured in meth lab, grown illegally in a jungle or scientifically
mass-produced in the sanitary confines of a pharmaceutical corporation.
It provides instant courage, can scare the hell out of you and can push
athletes to produce super-human feats. It can make you tingle, make you
numb. make you aggresive or it can make you dumb. better yet, it can do
all of these at the same time. If it were for sale, some would buy it by
the quart, others by the gallon.Hey, some would stockpile 55-gallon drums
if they could! As far as I know, it is odorless, colorless and tasteless,
but that doesnt seem to matter to the junkies who crave it. It raises your
heartbeat, gives you the sweats and has even been known to cause some to
vomit. It's usually not panful, although it can lead to pain and, god forbid,
even death. You can't cure it and it's not contagious. You can't get vaccinated
for it, and no one in thier right (or wrong) mind would want to. It stimulates
both the mind and the body in both the young and the old. It favors teenagers
and young adults, but it doesn't neccisarily go away with age.(how sweet!)
It can happen any time, anywhere. It doesn't matter if you are on the freeway,
on the racetrack, in your bedroom,on land, in the air or on snow no place
escapes its power.I'm addicted to it, even your parents need to get some
of it. Everyone loves it, with the possible exception of the goverment,
which hasn't quite figured out how to tax it or reguale it. But I'm sure
the G-men will eventually find a way! Some feel it in thier heart, some
feel it in their stomach and others in thier throat. During an overdose,
it has been known to affect the entire body. It leaves no needle marks
but it can leave battle scars. It can be felt in both victory and defeat,
with friends and enemies. It can happen instantaneously, or over a period
of time. Some dosages are higher than others, but the exact isn't toatlly
in your control. It can save your life or end it, the choice is not always,
but usually up to you. So what is it? it is created in teeny, tiny quantities
deep inside the most complex machine known to mankind-your body It's an
all-natural elixir that produces the ultimate high. You and I call it adrenaline,
and arguably the most powerful stimulant know to man(and woman too). My
advice: make the most of it, and enjoy every second you can possibly get.
TO THE BEST FRIEND A PERSON COULD POSSIBLY HAVE. I WILL SEE YOU AGIAN MY
FRIEND!
Josiah P. McElroy <manifest_x@hotmail.com>
bend , OR USA - Monday, December 18, 2000 at 17:04:27 (PST)
WILL WAS MY BROTHER FROM ELEMENTARY TELL WE MEET AGAIN WILL WEVE
BEEN THROUGH ALOT TOGETHER AND HAD ALOT OF GREAT MOMENTS BUT I WILL NEVER
FORGET THE LAST TIME WE WERE TOGETHER IN MY BARRACKS ROOM WHEN YOU AND
JAMES MUSCLE CAME TO VISIT AND WE DECIDED IT WAS PARTY TIME AND WE WERE
SITTING AT THE IRISH PUB IN IDAR-OBERSTEIN GERMANY TALKING ABOUT THE OLD
PARTY NIGHTS IN DODGE. WILL YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN BROTHER I MISS YOU
AND JUST TO LET YOU KNOW YOU ARE GONNA BE AN UNCLE OF MY NEW BORN WHO MY
WIFE AND I ARE EXPECTING IN MAY. WILL I MISS YOU
ERIC DECLUSIN <DALCWBY5@AOL.COM>
PUEBLO WEST, CO USA - Monday, December 18, 2000 at 15:07:22 (PST)
This web sight is the best present I think I could ask for! BIG
THANKS to Ken,Dianne and friends for putting this together. I spent three
years with CPL Palmore and Cco 40th Engineers. Military life can change
your outlook on life quit a bit, especially when your defending your country
next to a group of soldiers who will without a doubt, give their life to
protect yours. It is a special feeling that no soldier past or present
can explain. Will was a big part of that comraderie that all of us at Charlie
co loved and respected. His soldiers followed and he lead, when the day
was done, he still lead. No one wants to be away from family and friends
for any reason, especially over the holidays. Will never forgot that we
are all human and we all needed to have as much fun as the military would
permit. He didnt need to be rude or use corrective action type punishement
to lead his soldiers, for some reason it came natural to him. I remember
when his grandfather (The Maj),sent him information on being an officer,
it sounded like a really good idea but he decided he wanted to get out
as soon as his commitment of three years was finished. Just the idea of
having to solute that goofball used to make us cringe, he loved power so
much that i think being an officer would have been to much for any soldier
to take. I dont think he liked the idea of having to settle down either,
a true wild man! I cant recall to many parties where he wasnt the center
of attention, or when he hadnt already had a game plan for the evening,
he was key to any successful party. We would sit around after everyone
else had fallen to the Heineken Gods and talk about our home towns and
family. When I traveled to Dunsmiur back in May it was the first time I
had ever been there, but when I stepped of the bus in front of the Pizza
factory on Main Street, I knew thats where he used to toss pizza dough.
Over that three years he had painted a perfect picture of where he was
from and the people he called friends and family. Stories of a black toyata
supra, to a motorcycle that would run out of gas at that perfect moment(
his female passengers hated that I'm sure), on the mountain roads around
Mt.Shasta. Being a God around his senior year at high school, or the party
that ended up putting him in the Army(something about shotguns i think,HA
HA!). I'de give anything to go back to the day when we all showed up in
Germany fresh from the States. I thank Will for being my Best man at my
wedding, I thank Will for being a Godfather, and I thank Will for being
Will. I miss all of the guys from our group, but on behalf of Charlie Crumb,
Michael Dezins, Michael Harris, Dave Nelson, Rob Spearin, Eric Declusion,
Scott Hanson, BIG Lord, Nippy Linville, Tiawan Diawan Dowling, Melgar,
and the rest of Cco 40th Engineers 1993-1996, Peace my brother. Your leadership,
your friendship, and your goodness will be remembered. I dont except that
he is no longer here with us so I wont say goodbye, I do beleive that his
spirit and goofy laugh will be heard again. Until next time brother, James,
Sara, Michael-Sean, William-Taylor.
James Muscle <jmuscle@hotmail.com>
Landstuhl, GE Europe - Monday, December 18, 2000 at 00:17:41 (PST)
I am so happy I was able to see Willie in Fall '99 while we were
both living at home for awhile...one day I was getting out of my car and
heard this voice from the past say, "Meg?" and it was him! He came to my
house to visit a few days later and I am thankful to have had that last
visit with him. We had some great, wild times together in high school and
I have many memories of Willie: him driving up to Mt. Shasta to visit me
when I was (playing?) sick and stayed home from school, being terrified
and exhilarated riding on the back of his motorcycle, him throwing me in
mucky Cedar Lake the morning after the 4th of July, his enthusiastic rendition
of Prince's "Insatiable" after many beers one night, the smell of his Eternity
cologne, him comforting me when someone broke my heart, his crush on my
best friend...the list goes on and on. We were all blessed to have known
him for the short time he graced our lives. I won't ever forget him.
Megan Long <long_megan@hotmail.com>
Oakland (originally from Mt. Shasta), CA USA - Saturday, December 16,
2000 at 23:00:26 (PST)
Willie was special, to all that knew him! No matter how little or
how well you knew him, if you met him you will always remember him in a
way that few people can. He was dynamic in so many ways, it's difficult
to think that in two years when we have our high school reunion he won't
be there to laugh and share what he's been doing for the past ten years.
He and I never ran in the same "circles", but we shared an incredible gift,
one that I think his father fostered, music! I remember sitting sometimes
and talking about the kinds of music we liked...and laughing that they
were almost always the same! I will miss him, and I believe that I am a
better person from having known him. *Hugs*
Shelagh Dunlevy <dunlevy@snowcrest.net>
Lake Shastina, CA USA - Saturday, December 16, 2000 at 09:38:23 (PST)
My name is Jeremiah La Rue, the neighbor of the Palmore family.
When Willie lived across the street from me he was in High School and I
was in Elementary School. We never really "hung out" because I was so small
and several years younger than Willie. My fondest memory was during the
winter of 1992 we the town had accumulated several feet of snow and everyday
I would see Willie shoveling out his car. Only to be plowed in the next
day by at least another foot of snow. I remember him always driving that
"red thing" all over. Day after day he would manage to get his car out.
He was a funny,out going guy who always had a smile on his face. I will
never forget Willie, nor his parents, to which I look at as my own. Ken
like a father, Diane as a mother, Will as a big brother.
Jeremiah La Rue <jl@snowcrest.net>
Dunsmuir, CA USA - Saturday, December 16, 2000 at 00:51:17 (PST)
Will sounded like an amazing young man..I'm sure my son skiied the
very places he did at Alpine. He liked Idiot's Delight and Keyhole.. He
was dynamic also. My son died this past July up at Lake Tahoe. May they
both "Rest High on the Mountain"...(sung by Vince Gill)and be in a safer
place. God Bless you all.. Audrie and family
Audrie Nevin and family <ajnevin@aol.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Friday, December 15, 2000 at 10:26:41 (PST)
The Naomi Dolphins and Shelly Divorce! (Duvall, the actress). So
called by the six-year old Willie, or "Shiner," as his parents called him.
Ah, kids! Willie was one of the best.
Joe Nesbitt
Chico, CA USA - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 11:51:53 (PST)
My name is T.C. Congi, I am currently a sophomore at Dunsmuir High
School, the school Will attended. I never really got a chance to be around
Will. I have been a student of both of his parents. I live next door to
his grandfather, I always saw him but never was able to really talk to
him. One of my only real memories of him and I together was during my freshman
year. I was the quarterback of the junior varsity team. I was having some
problems throwing the ball to my recievers. Will was there one day since
he was good friends with our coach Alan Taylor. Will was able to teach
me some things I will never forget. Like many others he is someone I will
never forget. Though my memories of Will were few, I will always hold on
to them and cherish them for the rest of my life.
T.C. Congi <avc_24@hotmail.com>
Dunsmuir, CA USA - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 04:04:13 (PST)
I had the honor of being one of Willie's many teachers as well as
one who learned much from him. Willie was a natural actor and made the
best 5th grade Macbeth there has ever been!
Susan Keeler <keeler@macshasta.com>
Mt. Shasta, CA USA - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 04:03:31 (PST)
Willy and I were able to meet up in Munich while I was vacationing
there with my friend Mark and some of his students. How great it was to
see him walking along the train station, his train arriving just minutes
after mine! He teasingly called me "Aunt Janice" and had the students on
my trip soon calling me "Aunt Janice," too. We drank a lot of beer at the
HofBrau Haus with 2 of his friends and talked about life and love and our
family of characters. Later, I traveled to Chiemsee to visit him and we
went out to eat and talked and laughed some more. I spent almost 2 weeks
in Germany but the best times were the days I spent seeing my "little"
nephew as the man he had become in the new life he had created for himself.
It occurred to me that he was so much like his father, my brother. He found
this pristine, beautiful place in the world in which to live and seem to
find happiness and peace there. My nephew was more like a little brother
to me. My thoughts are with him nearly every day. I regret that my young
baby daughter will never have a chance to meet Willy and love him the way
we all do. I can only hope that she will learn to live and love life the
way Willy did with curiosity, courage, enthusiasm and a desire to enrich
the world and the people around her with love and happiness. I hope I can
instill those qualities of Willy in her. My thanks to all of the people
who comforted my brother and sister-in-law through this tragedy, it has
been a comfort to those family members who were unable to be there to know
that so many others were.
Janice DeLap <jpkats@aol.com>
Garfield Heights, OH USA - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 04:02:43
(PST)
I spent some beautiful time with my nephew, Willie, when he was
four, and shared some lovely days at my home in Torrance, CA, on a family
visit. We spent hours in imaginary discussions of adventures. We talked
about searching for the Lochness Monster amd riding it one day. I wrote
him a poem calling him Wild Will of the West- saying he was the one that
we all love the best! He was sweet, sensitive, loving, with an interest
in every new idea that we explored. I reminded him of WIll of the West,
and recalled the poem, when I said goodbye to him in Reno. I like to picture
him with my daughter, Caitlin, teaching her to ski in Heaven. LOVE
Lindley Hainsworth <Ebonello.ca@netzero.net>
USA - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 04:01:57 (PST)
I remember driving with him whe he had first gotten his drivers
licence. My family was up visiting for the holidays and me, only being
about 11 then, thought that he must be the coolest guy alive. He said that
when I was 16 he would come and drive with me. Not many teenage boys would
have been so content to spend their Winter Break driving around with their
11 year old cousin, but Will was. I will always remember how important
and special he made me feel. I miss him and love him always.
Emily Hainsworth <Ehainsworth@hotmail.com>
USA - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 04:01:07 (PST)
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