Sad news to report. A lol' birdie just told me that our 'William' passed away on October 01, 2011; his ashes will be placed at Arlington National Cemetary.

Here's a link to William's online obituary and his guestbook.

Name:
William Harry Drummond Sr.

Dates:
Birth date: January 31, 1926
Death date: October 01, 2011

Obituary:
Drummond, William Harry, Age 85 of Lake Orion went to be with St. Michael on October 1, 2011. He is survived by his former wife Adele Stone, children, Michael Drummond, Bill Drummond, Stacey (Michael) Ahlborn, Katherine White, Eric (Mary Beth) Drummond, and Maureen Closson, sister Lynn, eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was predeceased by his siblings Bud and Lois. A guard at the Nuremburg War Trials at the end of World War II, Harry was a Korean War hero. He wore, among many decorations, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Harry retired from teaching after many years at Bloomfield Hills Junior High School. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011, 11 AM at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. The family will receive friends 10 AM until time of service. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to the American Legion, Charlton-Polan Post 233, 164 S. Broadway, Lake Orion, MI 48362.

*CJ

RIP William

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He wore, among many decorations, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.

I didn't know that. I only knew that he was a Veteran and a very, very nice man with a great deal of intelligence and kindness.

Once he sent me a photo of his family.

RIP William.

Peachy

This is so incredibly sad. Not unexpected, but very sad anyway. William was one of my favorite people on Aantares. I always believed his stories about how the Archangel Michael saved his life during the Korean War, and I know it meant a lot to him that I did.

RIP William

Sad news indeed.

One of the good guys with a delightful sense of the absurd...go well, Will'm...

RIP William

How sad this news. William will certainly be missed.

RIP my cyber friend.


LadyBug

There are some wonderful photos at his online guestbook (CJ's provided a link above). In fact, if you click on the first photo on the guestbook page and then continue to click "next," you'll see more photos than there are thumbnails on the guestbook page itself.

Rest in peace, William.

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Originally posted by Lynn Dee:
There are some wonderful photos at his online guestbook (CJ's provided a link above). In fact, if you click on the first photo on the guestbook page and then continue to click "next," you'll see more photos than there are thumbnails on the guestbook page itself.

Rest in peace, William.

Thanks, I did. He was a handsome dude!

Peachy

William was always a welcome correspondent, with a change of pace, and a kindred spirit.

Indeed he will continue to be missed. His stories were a treasure.

Donald

we've lost another vet.. william was a fine man .. i particularly enjoyed his relating some of his experiences in the korean conflict ..

a guard a nuremburg ... fascinating ..

RIP william..

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Originally posted by Jkat:
we've lost another vet.. william was a fine man .. i particularly enjoyed his relating some of his experiences in the korean conflict ..

a guard a nuremburg ... fascinating ..

RIP william..

Can you IMAGINE having been a guard at Nuremburg? I'm stunned that I actually "knew" someone who carried that incredible piece of history w/ him... "This We'll Defend" and William certainly did.

*CJ

I don't believe I remember William. What was his signature name that he posted under? My condolences to his family and his friends. I visited Nuremberg in June and saw the famous courtroom where the Nazi's were tried for war crimes as well as viewing the Nazi rally grounds and their buildings. I wish I had known William and learned more about Nuremberg. One of my friends at Tesoro C/C in Florida, her mother has married a WWII soldier who was the photographer at the Nuremberg war crimes tribunal.

Incidentally, isn't this about the same time William Penn Fallin also died just a year ago now?

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What was his signature name that he posted under?

William

 
Oh no... I'm saddened to hear that yet another member of this nation's greatest generation has passed away.

They lived the effects of the great depression... served at home (civilians worked hard in support of) and fought our enemies abroad across the globe... and gave us, their progeny, a better and safer world. On the one hand, they seemed proud of what we have accomplished, thanks to the opportunities resulting from their noble efforts. OTOH, they seemed saddened by what this nation has become. For it is this very day... divided by those FOR and AGAINST the very fascist values which they fought so hard to subdue during their lifetimes.

October 2011 has claimed two of these honorable men (and likely others not documented here)... in addition to William, my dad (WWII - 550th Airborne) passed away October 3rd. We salute you both!

 
Karl...

Our blessings to you and yours and our prayers for your Dad. I know he fought the good fight on several occasions and I hope his passing was as peaceful as possible.

Hugs,
  *CJ

RIP William.

William was a close friend of mine and until recently we had bi-weekly lunches together. I believe that William's declining health precluded continuing these wonderful times. I also knew two of his sons, one of whom was a Buddhist scholar btw, and a daughter. And I am particularly grieved by the fact that I did not do more to try to stay in contact in recent months.
William was a wonderful, caring and remarkable man, and my life is much fuller for having known him.
So much more that I could say but I'll leave it there.
RIP Harry

P.S. My best to Marline Adams and Phoebe Buffay/Barbara should they be looking in.

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Originally posted by JohnT:
William was a close friend of mine and until recently we had bi-weekly lunches together. I believe that William's declining health precluded continuing these wonderful times. I also knew two of his sons, one of whom was a Buddhist scholar btw, and a daughter. And I am particularly grieved by the fact that I did not do more to try to stay in contact in recent months.
William was a wonderful, caring and remarkable man, and my life is much fuller for having known him.
So much more that I could say but I'll leave it there.
RIP Harry

Yeah I loved that Buddhist Wheel drawing with his photos.

RIP, soldier! And condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad, yet another hero, Karl. May their legacies be known by the generations of families to come.

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Originally posted by JohnT:
William was a close friend of mine and until recently we had bi-weekly lunches together. I believe that William's declining health precluded continuing these wonderful times. I also knew two of his sons, one of whom was a Buddhist scholar btw, and a daughter. And I am particularly grieved by the fact that I did not do more to try to stay in contact in recent months.
William was a wonderful, caring and remarkable man, and my life is much fuller for having known him.
So much more that I could say but I'll leave it there.
RIP Harry

John, if you feel at all inclined to say more -- or when you do -- I'd love to hear about William, and I'll be others would too. I didn't really know him at all, but the photos have caught my interest -- from the old ones when he was a young man to the more recent ones where he's surrounded by family.

I'M GOING TO MISS MY BUDDY, BILL! REQUIEM IN PACEM!