This is my memorial to Billy on the Wall website.
I knew him as Billy.
Billy Lunsford was one of my older brothers' best friends. He was a kind boy, soft spoken and polite. I actually had a crush on him, but I'm sure he looked upon me as the pesky little sister.
Billy came from humble beginnings, as most of us here in this small community did. His mother and father were good people, and suffered other tragedies over the years. They lost 2 other sons in a drowning accident, the one brother went in to save the other.
I've lost track of the family over the years, but I think he has 2 surviving sisters and one brother.
When I think of Billy, I think of a brave young man who had probably not even been out of the state of Ohio. Yet served his country because it was asked of him, and served it well.
I'm sure had he lived, he would have made an impact on everyone he came in contact with. I remember going to the funeral home and seeing him in his uniform, and at the age of 13 being both sad, confused, and afraid of what would become of my own brother who was serving in the Air Force.
But I also remember having a sense of pride for having known Billy. I just wanted to honor Billy in some small way for giving his short life for our country.
Billy, I will never forget you.
Lisa
Monday, November 11, 2002