Obituary for William Snell

Jacksonville Daily News ran this obituary for William Snell:

William Snell
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A celebration of the life of William Harrel Snell, 18, will be at 5 p.m. Thursday at St. David’s Episcopal Church followed by a covered dish reception in the Parish Hall.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the home. Interment will be in the Cleveland family cemetery in Marietta, S.C.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cultural Council of Richland/Lexington Counties, 930 Richland Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201, www.getculturaled.org or to St. David’s Episcopal Youth Group, 605 Polo Road, Columbia, S.C. 29223.

Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, Columbia, S.C., is assisting the family.

William died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was a son of Elizabeth Cherry Livingston Snell and James Murray Snell. He attended Spring Valley High School and was an art student at the School of Visual Arts at Greenville Technical College. William was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church.

Surviving are his parents of Columbia, S.C.; two sisters, Sarah Snell Labrador and her husband Daniel of Columbia, S.C. and Laura Elizabeth Snell of Elgin, S.C.; one brother, James Mason Livingston Snell of Columbia, S.C.; niece, Ryen Elizabeth Labrador; nephew, Christian Daniel Labrador; and god-parents, Ron and Janine Garner of Kinston, N.C. and Ken and Tina Stigle of Virginia Beach, Va.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, the Rev. William Cherry Livingston and Elizabeth Cleveland Livingston and Harrel Ray Snell and Bonnie Carolyn Snell.

Rest in peace, trooper.

Fallen Trooper: William Snell

It is with great sadness once again that I have to write this – the 501st has lost another of it’s family, this time William Snell, age 18, of the Carolina Garrison. William was not a full member of the 501st, he was currently in the middle of the registration process, although he has trooped with the Carolina Garrison for years as a TK.
He was involved in a car accident, I’m assuming sometime today, and was a great friend of the late Katie Johnson.

Our hearts go out to the family. A reception at his home will be held August 7th. For more details, contact the Carolina Garrison

Obituary for Nicholas Robert Ring

From Osprey Obituaries:

RING, Nicholas Robert – It is with extreme sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Nicholas Ring, 22 years old, at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario, on Saturday, July 5, 2008. Nick was the adored son of Ronald and Ray Ring. He was the greatly loved youngest brother of Andrew, Eric and Alexander, and the cherished twin of Graeme. He is also survived by several uncles and aunts; Norman and Marlene Ring; Harvey and Suzanne Ring; Eric Hood and Clarissa Barton; Alan Hood; and Michael and Margaret Dolbaczuk. He was predeceased by his grandparents Ivan and Ruby Ring, and Robert and Rita Hood; also by his aunt Aileen Hood and uncle Robin Hood. Nicholas leaves behind many special friends from around the world that he gained throughout his life. Nick attended Memorial School, Queen Mary School and St. Catharines Collegiate. He had just completed his third year at Brock University in Communications. Nicholas was an aspiring film maker, with a special interest in the Star Wars series, Nick actively pursued his fandom in several charitable organizations, always with the goal of benefiting others. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Nicholas’s life will be held at Pond Inlet, Brock University, St. Catharines on Saturday, July 19 from 2-5 p.m. The family welcomes visitation at 16 Gerrard Street, St. Catharines.

Fallen Trooper: Nick Ring

It’s with great sadness that I post this: TK/TC 5986, aka Nick Ring, from the Canadian Garrison, passed away the other day at the age of 22. From what I understand, he underwent jaw surgery, and while in recovery, suffered from cardiac arrest. Legion members are asked to respect the family’s privacy at this time – further details should be available at the Canadian Garrison forums.

In Memoriam – TD-6117

I just learned that TD-6117, Joe Price, out of the Florida Garrison, just passed away suddenly. The thoughts and prayers of the legion are with him and his family in this sad time.

Rest in peace, trooper.