Bill's Story

William "Bill" Haskell was born in 1945 and joined the Marine Corps at the height of the Vietnam war. While in Vietnam he was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. In May 1969, he was seriously wounded when a bullet passed through the bridge of his nose, through his right eye, and out the side of his head. Bill healed from his wounds and went on to become a successful businessman and adventurer. Later in his life he became an avid runner, running the Marine Corps Marathon each year. It was after a 10 mile training run for his 20th marathon in 2017 that Bill didn't feel well and went to the doctor. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and had less than two months to live.

Bill was a hero to everyone he knew, especially his family.

Read Bill's Eulogy and his Silver Star Citation.

William "Bill" Haskell was born in 1945 and joined the Marine Corps at the height of the Vietnam war. While in Vietnam he was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. In May 1969, he was seriously wounded when a bullet passed through the bridge of his nose, through his right eye, and out the side of his head. Bill healed from his wounds and went on to become a successful businessman and adventurer. Later in his life he became an avid runner, running the Marine Corps Marathon each year. It was after a 10 mile training run for his 20th marathon in 2017 that Bill didn't feel well and went to the doctor. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and had less than two months to live.

Bill was a hero to everyone he knew, especially his family.

Read Bill's Eulogy and his Silver Star Citation.

William "Bill" Haskell was born in 1945 and joined the Marine Corps at the height of the Vietnam war. While in Vietnam he was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. In May 1969, he was seriously wounded when a bullet passed through the bridge of his nose, through his right eye, and out the side of his head. Bill healed from his wounds and went on to become a successful businessman and adventurer. Later in his life he became an avid runner, running the Marine Corps Marathon each year. It was after a 10 mile training run for his 20th marathon in 2017 that Bill didn't feel well and went to the doctor. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and had less than two months to live.

Bill was a hero to everyone he knew, especially his family.

Read Bill's Eulogy and his Silver Star Citation.

William "Bill" Haskell was born in 1945 and joined the Marine Corps at the height of the Vietnam war. While in Vietnam he was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. In May 1969, he was seriously wounded when a bullet passed through the bridge of his nose, through his right eye, and out the side of his head. Bill healed from his wounds and went on to become a successful business man and adventurer. Later in his life he became an avid runner, running the Marine Corps Marathon each year. It was after a 10 mile training run for his 20th marathon in 2017 that Bill didn't feel well and went to the doctor. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and had less than two months to live.

Bill was a hero to everyone he knew, especially his family.

Read Bill's Eulogy and his Silver Star Citation.