William was the love of my life and I miss him every day.
At a glance
Navy·Volunteered at 17·1972 to 1973·Died September 3, 2015
William's story
William volunteered for the Navy at age 17. He was proud to serve his country.
He worked as an electrician for years.
In May 2015, he was diagnosed with a service-related illness from Agent Orange. He passed away on September 3, 2015.
His wife, Julie, says she is still being refused his benefits. "It's not right that the government doesn't honor our Vietnam Veterans the way that they should. It's because of our Veterans that we have our freedom today."
"William was the love of my life and I miss him every day."
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Help for families
Official places to learn more. Listing a resource here doesn't mean anyone qualifies for it.
- VVMF In Memory programHonors Vietnam veterans who came home and later died from causes related to their service. VVMF sets its own rules for who is included.
- Agent Orange and VA disability
- The PACT Act and your VA benefits
- Survivor benefits (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation)
- Find an accredited representative to help with a claim
- Request military service records
- Correcting military service records
- VA mental health care
Where this story comes from
- FAMILY ACCOUNT Shared by his wife with Fire Swept Trail, October 2026. Not independently verified.