1LT WILLIAM F ERICSON

WILLIAM F ERICSON

K R
FoRV59@gmail.com
Friends of Rocky Versace
Alexandria, VA U.S.A.
1LT William F. Ericson II - Alumnus of the U.S.M.A.
http://www.west-point.org/users/usma1968/27625/

1LT William Forssell Ericson II graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Aug 29, 2013

K R
FoRV59@gmail.com
Friends of Rocky Versace
Alexandria, VA U.S.A.
Memorial Service at Vietnam Wall for USMA 1968’s 20 Fallen Heroes
http://www.west-point.org/users/usma1968/27625/

Members of the USMA Class of 1968 met on a knoll adjacent to the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, 9 June 2013 to remember their Fallen Hero Classmates. Joining them were family members of the Fallen, widows, children and grandchildren. This was the 6th Memorial Service conducted by the class and coincided with the 45th anniversary of the graduation of the men from the USMA (5 June 1968). 1LT William F. Ericson was one of 20 men from USMA 1968 who made the ultimate sacrifice. He was the 2d man from the class to die in combat in Vietnam.
Jun 19, 2013

Clare Barkovic
clarebarkovic@cox.net
Widow
7250 Archlaw Drive Clifton VA 20124 USA
Always a Soldier
Bill was a 3 year veteran of the 82nd Airborne and a yearling at West Point when we were first introduced on Sunday, October 24, 1965. He was an exciting man and devoted soldier who look forward to returning to the Infantry and the 82nd Airborne upon graduation in June 1968. We were 'pinned' in March 1966 celebrated my birthday on November 11, 1966, Veterans Day, with a copy of 'The Army Wife' by Nancy Shea engaged in March 1967 and married four days after his graduation in June 1968. Bill (and I) returned to the 82nd at Fort Bragg, August 1968. We left together for Travis AFB and, his departure to Viet Nam, in May 1969. He was headed to the Big Red One however,he wrote a note on his records requesting '173 ABN Bde - please' - 'surprisingly enough, I came down on orders for the 173rd' I was at my high school friend's wedding on July 19,1969,when I was called home by my mother. An 'army car' was parked in front of our house two Officers were waiting and told me that Bill was killed in action on July 15th. My mother said I looked and acted as if I had received this news before I was a soldier's wife and I had been prepared. Bill received a Silver Star and Bronze Star for his bravery in battle and my memory that never forgets. Today's your 69th birthday I know that you are in heaven and know that I am well and happy. Ever so much.
Feb 23, 2013

John Leland
j.leland@comcast.net
23 Donna Lane Windsor CT 06095 USA
A belated goodbye, my friend and leader. You were an inspiration to all who served with you. USMAPS '64
Mar 24, 2011

Joanne Martenson Woolf
sylvanoxford@sbcglobal.net
Just Passing By...
Oxford, Michigan
~ A Tribute ~
Remembering 1LT., William Ericsonon his birth date and thanking him for his Courage and the Ultimate Sacrifice he made for Freedom and his Country. You are a HERO and will live on in the hearts and minds of all who loved and knew you as well as those who know of you. You will live on in the hearts and minds of your family and friends forever. You Will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Feb 23, 2010

manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Feb 23, 2008

Grateful American
American Hero
Thank you, LT., Ericson, for your service, to country and ultimate sacrifice. Rest well, brave soldier and rest assured, that you, Sir, are not forgotten.
Saturday, June 03, 2006

WARREN FORD
WARREN_THEMAILCENTER@VERIZON.NET
FELLOW, NAM VET.
NOBODY, SHOULD BE ALONE, ON THIS SITE. WAS IN COUNTRY, IN 68-69, 121ST, AHC., SOC TRANG. BE AT PEACE, LT.
Thursday, February 23, 2006