Book of Memories for William Clyde Wallace

Story shared: Sorry I missed you...

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:11:53 EST

I always find it disheartening when I get on a crusade to find an old shipmate, friend, co-worker, or mentor and the search comes to a hard stop. I'm alright when my efforts end in failure because it keeps the dream alive, but when the search ultimately resolves on an obituary it makes me sad and disappointed in myself that I didn't do a good job of keeping up with those who played such a big part in my personal and professional life. I have come to realize that I cherish (most of) my compadres and when I discover one has passed it is truly like losing a member of my close family. Today was another of those hard stops. Another shipmate posted a photo of himself and another at the panels in Maneuvering and it prompted a waltz down memory lane for me and led me to discover that one of my old shipmates from the Willy Maroo had departed our plane a good number of years ago. Gone is MM1 'WILD BILL' Wallace of the Gold Crew M-Division. We had fun while it lasted and I found great humor and enjoyment teaching him to draw so he could be artistic in the series of ERLL (K)NOBBER Books. He applied copious amounts of time and energy while making only minor strides in his pursuit to accurately sketch. His pride was abundant as he made wee bits of progress and both the glee and the graphic results are documented on pages of the many volumes of the covert books. Here's to you William Clyde 'Wild Bill' Wallace. I'm glad to have shared time and space above and below the surface while we were young and seemingly immortal. Hope to see you on the other side!

Condolence From Diane Box Springer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:02:38 EDT

Bill will be missed by our many Sam Rayburn High School Friends from 1972. We treasure the memories from then and throughout the years as he touched so many of our lives in health and sickness and always with humor and honor. Thank you for your testament of what a life should be, of what you gave to not only your Family but your Friends, your Country and Community. Thank you for your smile. Gentle hugs to your Family with love from a fellow classmate SRHS 1972 Diane Box Springer. Go Texans.

Memorial Candle lit by susan landry

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:17:54 EDT

Susan N. Landry

Condolence From Mike and Angie Davis

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:44:25 EDT

Melinda, Frank, and Paul, We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a rare individual and he will be missed. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Memorial Candle lit by Lori Brodt

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:15:12 EDT

Lori Brodt

Condolence From Lori Brodt

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:10:59 EDT

You will forever be in my thoughts and in my heart. You were an amazing Husband, Father, and Friend. I am blessed to have known you and will continue to adore your family. You will truly be missed. Love, Lori

Photo shared: Wallace_photo.jpg

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:50:57 EDT