Name: Army Sgt. David B. Williams Age: 26 From: Tarboro, N.C.; Assigned to the 1132nd Military Police Company, North Carolina Army National Guard, Rocky Mount, N.C.; Incident: Army Sgt. David B. Williams died March 22 in Baghdad of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Sgt. Thomas C. Ray II and Spc. David S. Stelmat.
Died:
March
22, 2008 2 N.C. National Guard soldiers killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two soldiers from North Carolina assigned to a military police company that’s part of the North Carolina Army National Guard were killed over the weekend when a roadside bomb struck their vehicle near Baghdad, Iraq, authorities said.
Killed Saturday were Thomas C. Ray, 40, of Weaverville and Sgt. David Williams, 26, of Tarboro, both with the N.C. Army National Guard and assigned to the 1132 Military Police Co., which is based in Rocky Mount.
Also killed was Spc. David S. Stelmat, 27, of Littleton, N.H. Stelmat was a member of the New Hampshire Army National Guard assigned to the 1132.
Ray joined the Navy in 1985 and served three years.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY miyembro on May 14, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Success or failure in life isn't defined by money or position, rather by the people whose life you change through your life, whether for good or ill, true wealth is measured by the people in our lives that love us.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
For all taht knew me, know I have lived a life that has brought me no shame. I have lived and loved. That you can plainly see. I have gone to a better place. So, please don't grieve for me.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the number of moments that take our breath away.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
In Memory of You..... I find an old photograph and see your smile. As I feel your presence anew, I am filled with warmth and my heart remembers love.~~Dave was a wonderful person and a wonderful friend to have~~He loved unconditionally.~~He will be missed tremendously~~Anyone that knew him, were truly blessed with a gift more precious than diamonds or gold.~~ Sleep well my friend.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
In the quiet moments when the hurt is hard to bear, may love become your shelter. And may the beauty of precious moments be your comfort.~~ Chloe Coan Louisville, Ky.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
I know you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart, but I am not so far away. We aren't really apart. I send you each a special gift from my Heavenly Home above; " My Undying Love! " After all, " Love" is the gift more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Think of the Tales of David B. Williams---As a tremendous collection of short stories. Now that the collection is complete, and Mr. David B. Williams has retired....You can go back and re-read your favorite chapters again and again and again---in your GOD given memories. I invite you to :* Bookmark the good parts-* Be sure to look at all of the pretty pictures--* And as David would have most certainly insisted--feel free to color outside of the lines.Long Live David.Peace.Yes, David will live forever in the hearts and memories of all that loved him.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
I did not live for money, nor the accumulation of material possessions, nor for fleeting pleasures. Rather I lived for that which was priceless, unpossessible, and everlasting---For the love of those who I still love from Heaven above.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Of all life's gifts, surely the sweetest and most precious is to be loved---simply to be loved.~~ Dave was a true gift to all the knew him.~~
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Pictures fade away but memories last forever.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
My Dearest loved ones...There's no fairy godmother to make my wish come true. No genie in a bottle to bring me to you. No prayer on a fallen star. No magic potion in a jar. But, I can dream and when I do. I dream that I am still there with you.~` I will love you all forever~~Dave
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
The measure of a man....Not: ' How did he die?" but " How did he live ?".....Not : "What did he gain ?" but "What did he give ?".....Not : ' What was his shrine ?' Nor " What was his creed ?" But " Had he befriended those really in need ?".....Not: " What did the piece in the paper say ? But " How many people were sorry that he passed away ?" " Was he ever ready with a word or good cheer, to bring back a smile, or to banish a tear.".....These are the units to measure the warmth of a man as a man, regardless of birth.~~George Kessler--U.S. Navy Retired--Louisville, Ky.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Softly the leaves of memories fall, gently you gather and treasure them all. No length of time can take away, your thoughts of Dave from day to day. Whatever else you fail to do, you will never fail to think of your most beloved Dave.~~Margaret Collins Louisville Ky.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
In Memory of Dave a wonderful and kind man...I quiver, I shiver. They tell me the news. I wonder why he chose you. I walk the streets remembering you. No matter what they say, it is till the same. Only you could fill the void. I know you're okay and feel no pain, but with each passing day, I say a prayer asking GOD to take care of you---Dave was a wonderful friend that I could tell anything and everything. I'm sure gonna miss him.--S. Smith
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Don't stand by my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of bird's in circled flight. I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
I am wearing a pair of shoes. They are ugly shoes.Uncomfortable shoes. I hate my shoes. Each day I wear them , and each day I wish I had another pair. Some days my shoes hurt so bad that I do not think that I can take another step. Yet, I continue to wear them. I get funny looks wearing these shoes. They are looks of sympathy. I can tell in other's eyes that they are glad they are my shoes and not theirs. They never talk about my shoes. To learn how awful my shoes are might make them uncomfortable. To truly understand these shoes you must walk in them. But , once you put them on, you can never take them off. I now realize I am not the only one who wears these shoes. There are many pairs in this world. Some people are like me and ache daily as they try to walk in them. Some have learned how to walk in them so they don't walk so much. Some have worn the shoes so long that day's will go by before they think about how much they hurt. No mother deserves to wear these shoes. Yet, because of these shoes I am a stonger person. These shoes have given me strength to face anything. They have made me who I am. I will forever walk in the shoes of a mother who has lost their child.~~My heart goes out to you. I also walk in your shoes~~ May GOD hold you tightly in his loving embrace tonight and every single night for the rest of your life.~~Cordie Griffin Louisville, Ky.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Grief like the ocean, comes in waves only to recede and come yet again. But with it comes healing. Memories wash ashore and are bathed by the golden sun. Grab hold of these memories and let them fill the emptiness and bring you peace.~~Jim Carson ( U.S. Navy Retired WWII Veteran) Louisville, Ky.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Heaven's Heroes.....Don't cry for me as I lie in repose, dying for freedom is what I chose.~~There isn't any pain or suffering anymore, because I've walked through Heaven's Door.~~ Here everything is brand new, I'm with my brothers, who were proud to die for freedom too.~~As you stand before me don't weep, it is just my body that is asleep.~~My spirits soar high above, where I'm surrounded by Angel's and GOD's love.~~Thank you for the respects that you pay, I just wanted you to know, I've gone home today.~~My job here on earth is done, and my life in Heaven has just begun.
Prayers & Condolences For: David B Williams BY Anonymous on Apr 02, 2008
Empty Boots...Dog tags over boots laced up, a bayonet stabs the ground. Kevlar perched on a 16 butt, fellow soldiers gather around.....Warriors in their battle gear, weapons at their side. Bow their heads as words are said, to honor one who died....An American hero gave his life defending liberty. The price he paid was gladly done, for country and family.....Those empty boots do not support a body or soul. No more they'll run for cover or some loved one dear to hold.....As one by one, soldiers pass, this tribute to their own. Thoughts fly to their families across the foam....Now salute as TAPS is played, blink tears out of eyes. The ache you feel inside your heart is Freedom's painful price......William E. Meyer U.S. Army Sgt. Retired, Louisville Ky.
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