I have spent many hours working towards the goal of knowing where the many pictures were taken that my Dad had from his days in the Pacific. As the process unfolded, I have achieved my goal and met several of the survivors or widows of members of Fighting Squadron 35. It has given me a much better understanding of what it must have been like for those who served in the Pacific in our country's defense. Fighting Squadron 35 (VT-35) was a carrier-based group of torpedo and dive bombers. They were aboard the carrier escort USS Chenango (CVE-28), a converted oiler. Thanks to all my new friends who helped me out tremendously in this effort: Janiece Brannen, Ernie Klindt, Tim Mitcham, Bart Mitcham, Jack Glass, Bill Shinneman, Bob Fischer, Bill & Roberta Gentry, Al Karchem, Bob Secora, Kevin Stickley, Clark & Barbara Wooldridge, and Morgan Bradley.
Explore the photos and websites that I have accumulated during this very satisfying task by visiting the WWII links and The Life of AF Williamson on the left side of this page.
Ever since Tyler was born in 1993, he has been to see the jolly man every Christmas one way or another. Joining Tyler two years later was Ryan and from then on the two of them were consistent in their annual migration to a nearby Santa Clause. I have presented a photo gallery here that is missing only one year (1994). It looks like there wasn't a 1994 photo of Tyler with Santa. Oops!
Nevertheless, the many years that are present are a great way to see them growing year after year.
Tyler was very photogenic in his first year. He liked the pool at the apartment complex where we lived in South Carolina back in 1994. He and Kim are seen here hanging out by the pool. I just happened to be passing by with a camera! Yeah, right!
Boy, how time has flown by. We tried a townhouse when we moved to Atlanta a few months after this photo was taken, but decided right away that it was not going to be a healthy place to raise Tyler.
Ryan
was really interested in my great aunt's dog named "Tiny" back
in 1996 .
It was probably the very first dog he had ever seen. He wanted to get
his hands on her. If Kim hadn't been holding him back, who knows what
might have happened?
That great aunt who lived in Blue Mountain, Alabama has since passed away but we'll never forget the kindness she showed both Tyler and Ryan when we would visit her. She made quilts the old-fashioned way. When I told her how big Tyler was at his birth (a measly 7 lbs 10 oz), she informed me that all of her babies were 10-pounders and she delivered them all at home. She was quite a woman.
Bill and Kim have been working on their respective family histories since 1989. Much has been accomplished. Find-a-Grave is one website where you can go to see some of their work.
- Graphic Design Services
If you are in need of business cards, brochures, or other printed materials, Bill can create the professional-grade files and help you order these items via an online print service. The items will be shipped directly to you.
The cost varies to create the files based on many factors -- number of printed surfaces, hours to develop, logo creation, etc. Please email all inquiries to williamson.bill @ gmail.com to get started on a specific quote to fit your needs.
- Researcher Services
Kim has been working in the area of historical research for hire. She is also very adept at genealogical research. Please contact her if you have a need for someone to do your research. Email all inquiries to williamson.bill @ gmail.com.
She is listed on the UGA Libraries web page for Independent Researchers for Hire and also on Alabama Archives under Professional Genealogical and Historical Researchers
- Website Design, Development & Maintenance Services
Since 2000 Bill has been involved with several different websites -- some for hire and some for free -- including a cub scout pack, a church, a jewelry store, a horse farm, a homeschool group, a non-profit group that provides assisted living for handicapped adults, a genealogy website using osCommerce, and two separate Williamson family websites. References are available if you are interested in hiring Bill to help you have your own website for any purpose. No website is too small. Email all inquiries to williamson.bill @ gmail.com. Click here for a list of all websites Bill has worked on since 2001 some of which are no longer online.
- Photography Services
Since 1971 Bill has worked in the field of photography beginning with high school yearbooks in Texas and Florida. He has photographed weddings; worked with attorneys on legal case photos; responded to police investigations and automobile accidents as a member of the press; aerial photos; also covered family reunions, church functions, cub scout pack activities, and many, many family photos. He can also add titling and graphics to choice photos to build your keepsake collection. References are available if you are interested in hiring Bill to photograph your special occasions. Email all inquiries to williamson.bill @ gmail.com.
