Bill was a great friend of mine for years. We both were in the Navy and attended Gunnery School in Great Lakes. We later were assigned ships in Pearl Harbor. Bill was on U.S.S. Badger 1071 and me on U.S.S. Kawishiwi AO 146. One night we went downtown when Bill spotted a beautiful lady sitting across the way. He said he would really like to meet her. I said I will let her know that. I got up and walked across to where Ann was sitting. The rest was history. You did well gunner. May God watch over your family . Blessed to have known you. Your zest for life made you a great person to be around.  Fair winds and smooth sailing.

With my most deepest sympathy.  Bill and I go back to our time in the Navy while serving aboard USS Voge FF 1047. We were both Gunners Mates. We stayed friends and in touch for over 40 years. Birthdays, Christmas.  Bill was a joy to be around.  We thought of ourselves as Jefferson and Adams........right to the end....well, God needed Bill. That's how I'll think of it. My heart is so broken, but the memories will last forever.  God Bless Ann, Billy, Nick and Josh and their families.  Fair winds and following seas Bill........we have the watch.....Sparky GMG3 USN✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

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William Charles Millward

February 5, 1957 – March 21, 2024

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