Lost my only son

Mark Shuda · Post by **Mark Shuda** » 12 Aug 2014 11:54 am

Willis,
My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 12 Aug 2014 12:51 pm

My deepest sympathies and prayers go out for you and your family in your loss.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

Jack Dougherty · Post by **Jack Dougherty** » 12 Aug 2014 1:04 pm

Bud....sorry for your loss....

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 12 Aug 2014 1:32 pm

Sorry for your family's loss. And, I understand your frustration at how the U.S. conducts a war. It's not a game. It's all in or all out. The Great Generation understood what it takes, but they're nearly gone now. I served 70-72 and have much respect for your son's patriotism and duty.
God bless him as he looks down on his family and country from above.

Jeff Garden · Post by **Jeff Garden** » 12 Aug 2014 1:36 pm

My sincere condolences go out to you and your family Willis. No one should have to go through this. All I can tell you as a military retiree, is that no matter who is running the country and making decisions, "duty, honor, country" means everything to anyone who has ever served and as a brotherhood we take every loss personally. I know the sacrifice involved for those that serve and their family members and have the highest respect for those that have gone before. I hope that over time you can heal...I am very proud of your son and his choice to step up and serve the country. God bless you and your family and know that for anyone who has lost a buddy in the military, the national anthem will always be a sobering time of reflection.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 12 Aug 2014 6:22 pm

I'm so so sorry Willis, for this terrible time in life, God bless brother xx

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 13 Aug 2014 6:27 am

My condolences to you and your family.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 13 Aug 2014 1:31 pm

our sincerest condolences for your tragic loss.
prayers for all the family & friends.

Jimmy Douglas · Post by **Jimmy Douglas** » 13 Aug 2014 5:00 pm

Bud,

I am so sorry for you and your family's profound loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Jimmy

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 14 Aug 2014 2:09 am

Willis,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family the strength and courage to journey through these tough times.
God bless you always......

Dana Shaw · Post by **Dana Shaw** » 14 Aug 2014 7:14 am

Willis, my sympathies! That is a tough one and been down that road about 9 years ago. My guitar became my escape. I truly hope you can find comfort in faith, family, friends and your guitar. Your right, the world don't make much since sometimes and it is hard to understand...especially if you feel there is no good reason why. You and yours will remain in our mind as we attempt to support in thought and prayer as best we can. I am so sorry!

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 14 Aug 2014 1:13 pm

I want to thank all of you for your concern, prayers and support. Music has been such a large part of my life and all my children too. They are all very talented. When I lost my wife I turned to my music and now I am doing it again.If my son could speak to me he would say " Hey Pops why don't you go fishing or play your guitar". So I am blessed by all the friends and family. Thank you again for all the kind words, it means the world to me.

Old Bud

Jerry Johnston · Post by **Jerry Johnston** » 16 Aug 2014 9:43 am

Bud, I have already expressed my sympathy via e-mail but I want to endorse your feeling about our corporate owned government. They make people believe that our military is fighting for freedom and democracy. NOT!! They are dieing so the globalist corporation can steal what they want in the world and get richer. Oil in Iraq, lithium in Afghanistan, etc., etc.

Hang tough.

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 20 Aug 2014 1:49 pm

SO sorry to hear this Willis....Prayers from TX brother..

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 20 Aug 2014 6:08 pm

We too are sorry to hear this Willis! May GOD comfort you and your family as only HE can at a time like this!

Terry and Zane Wood

Ron Bryson · Post by **Ron Bryson** » 23 Aug 2014 3:47 am

So sorry to hear this Bud. Our sincere condolences.
Ron & Lynita

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 23 Aug 2014 5:54 pm

So sorry to hear this. Every parents nightmare.

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 30 Aug 2014 4:56 pm

I can't begin to wrap my mind around what you must be going through. I am so very sorry to hear this.

Lynn Owsley · Post by **Lynn Owsley** » 2 Sep 2014 7:57 am

Bud , I too am thankful for you and your son's service to our country...So sorry for your loss...

Laurie Ayres · Post by **Laurie Ayres** » 2 Sep 2014 2:53 pm

Bud, when I talked to you the other day and you told me you had lost your Son, I had no idea he was in the military! I am so sorry that you & Linda have to go through this. God's best healer is time. No it will never completely go away but the hurt will ease and more of the good times you had together will be a comfort. I had so hoped the you two and Roy and I would be able to get together but that was not meant to be either. He did see your picture and we talked about how God bought you two together as He had bought us together. "Our" song was "Keeper of the Stars". We both love you Bud. Roy talked many times about how and where you both met. I added you and your family to my prayers. May God comfort you all. Laurie

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 3 Sep 2014 6:01 am

ooohhh Bud,,,,I'm so sorry to hear such news,,,such a tragic loss!!!! So terrible that our boys are dying "over there",,,,don't guess it would be any easier if they died over here,,,,(which may not be too long if things keep,,,,,,,????) Maybe the price he paid will delay that a little longer,,,,,,

I'm so, so sorry!!!

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 3 Sep 2014 6:55 pm

My deepest sympathy's to you and the whole Family may GOD BLESS and keep you.

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 3 Sep 2014 7:03 pm

Willis so sorry for your loss and prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless.

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 3 Sep 2014 8:38 pm

Willis, I'm so deeply sorry for your pain and loss. And wishing that sooner rather than later we all gain understanding of how to live together in peace. May you bask in memories of the many good times you and your son must have shared. Very best wishes to you.

Paul Norman · Post by **Paul Norman** » 4 Sep 2014 4:58 pm

I am very sorry Bud.

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