SGT PATRICK WILLIAMSON
SGT PATRICK WILLIAMSON

Today, August 13, 2011, our chapter presented to the Williamson family the latest bloom named in honor of a Fallen Hero.
SGT Patrick Williamson is named for their oldest child who would have turned 26 years old today. Patrick, along with 6 other soldiers, were in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an IED bomb, fatally injuring all aboard.
Sandra Theall, Leon "Buddy Williamson, Sybil Williamson, Buddy Short



Patrick was loved and respected by his buddies in the Army also. When he was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington, he was known as the best cook by everyone. He introduced all of his buddies to gumbo and other Cajun foods. This past Thanksgiving, to honor him, his buddies called Mrs. Williamson and asked her how to put a gumbo together. This is what the guys wanted for Thanksgiving to honor Patrick.
Patrick’s dad sums it up the best when he said “Patrick lays claim to a badge of honor that very few people can lay claim to: having served his country honorably and well. The rest of us can thank him because while the rest of us enjoy the fruits of freedom, he paid the price for it.”
(Pic from the Daily Iberian)

Patrick Oliver Williamson is a true American Hero who represents the most honorable values in our country. He is extremely loved and will be missed so very much by his family and friends.


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