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Turkey Trot participants, Thanksgiving 2012.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Will S. Berger, 34 years old, born on October 19, 1978, and passed away on June 7, 2013. We will remember him forever.

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Paula Collins
October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020
Hi Willie - Talked to Frank the other day and made me think of you, as talking with Frank always leads to us laughing about the good times the three of us had together! I get sad thinking of all the lives that will never get to know you, yet, at the same time, selfishly I am glad I did get to know you! I was one of the lucky ones.......Love you Will! ~Paula
Mariah Shin
June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019
Hi will, I met Max yesterday to eat chicken and beer in Han river.
We still used to talk about you and smile reminding we met you first in korea. we miss you old friend~ Rest in Peace!
Mariah Shin
June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016
I'm glad to find here to able to leave you message.
Around this time of the year, I've been thinking about you a lot.
I was honored to be your friend. It was really lucky for me to know you in korea, and I'm missing our funny memories teasing each other.
Rest in peace, sending Love to you and your family (Megan and Bill)
George Eliason
June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016
Think about you guys often and certainly more often this time of year. I continue to shake my head wondering why. . . .
Love to you,
George
Michelle Little
October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015
Hi Meg and Bill: Thinking of you both today and remembering Will. I know there is a mom in heaven who has made sure he got his chocolate chip cookies today. Stay strong. I know it's hard. xoxo
Tom Van Horn
October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015
Bill, Meg and David--

  Every time I look at my red wristband, I remember Will as a young boy.  I am a director of Painting Pathways Clubhouse in Manitowoc, a member club of the International Center for Clubhouse Coalition Development. It is a member governed private charity for adults with diagnosed mental illnesses. I have come to appreciate the non-discriminatory nature of mental illness. Our annual fund-raising breakfast was last Thursday, and I was the speaker. I spoke about my aunt who developed a bipolar disorder late in her life, and Will. The story touched many lives, and helped result in many donations. Your mission to train law enforcement in crisis intervention means that some good comes from this tragedy. I shall continue to wear the wristband. I remember how badly he wanted to bungee jump after seeing Wade and Penny's videos.

Stay strong,

  Tom Van Horn
judi bixby
October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015
The years go slowly...sometimes rapidly but there isn't a week that goes by that I don't remember your loss, your horrible loss...but now when I'm with you I see some light in the "new yous" and a smile and I know Will would like that...I like that.  I love you both....
Marcia Homer
July 8, 2014
July 8, 2014
I didn't know your son, but it sounds like he was a wonderful young man. I was a longtime customer at Star Video so I remember your family. We lost our 26-year-old son to cancer 7 years ago. He was just under 2 years younger than Will and graduated 2 years behind him. They might have known each other. My heart goes out to you. Losing a child in any way is so difficult, but this is especially sad. I will be making a contribution. Sending loving thoughts your way.
judi bixby
June 7, 2014
June 7, 2014
Seems like yesterday as I draw my red Wristband on...Never forgotten...much much love to you Bill and Meg...not enough love to make memories be all that is needed but hopefully enough to ease some little part of the pain....xoxoxo
Tom Van Horn
December 27, 2013
December 27, 2013
Bill, Meg and David--

  I was searching for Dad's obituary when I came upon Will's. I cannot begin to imagine the depth of your sorrow. When Geri died, the Catholic bishop in Green Bay asked me whether I would have married her had I known she would have a premature death, That helped. Please let me know the charity for memorials. The family would like to contribute in his memory. Both Wade and Penny remember him well from 1995, and join me in expressing our condolences.

--Tom
Cindy Bradford
October 27, 2013
October 27, 2013
Our lives will be judged on the quality as to how we lived. Will's life, although too short, was quality at its pinnacle.

To Megan and Bill, What a gift to be the parents of Will.
Love abounds and conquers all!
cindy Clark
October 26, 2013
October 26, 2013
This life cut short leaves holes in many hearts. Will - your legacy lives on.
Love you Meg and Bill
Travis Chapman
October 22, 2013
October 22, 2013
I knew Will from morning b-ball at Port Angeles High School and from his family's store Star Video. He had a smile that always lit up the gym and was my kids favorite employee at Star Video. I was honored to have known him and he will be miss by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family...
Kay Garrison
October 21, 2013
October 21, 2013
Dear Megan,

Please accept our deepest sympathies. I well remember your cub pack leadership; our "boys" will always be fondly remembered. May God bless and keep you.

Sincerely,
Suzie Andersen
October 20, 2013
October 20, 2013
Will, I am sorry I never met you, but I know your wonderful family. I can only infer from the love and admiration of your friends that you were special. I read your M.A. thesis, and would have liked to talk about it with you. I found it very interesting. Rest in peace, and know that you are well remembered.
Jena Treneer Miller
October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
With Love to you today and every day. We remember your smile and sparkly eyes, and how much you loved your family!
Sam Miller
October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
Forever in our hearts, ever in our thoughts.
Michelle Little
October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
The mountains are full of life, they are strong and they are shining in the sunshine today - reminding me of Will and how he lived his life. I know a lot of chocolate chip cookies have been made in years past to send to Willie for his birthday. I'm going to try to get through making a batch today Meg. Love you guys.
Dan Cole
October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing his story with us. Will's death was not in vain. In the Bible at Psalms 37:10 it tells us that the God of all comfort will do away with all the wicked ones on the earth. In verse 11 it tells us that instead meek ones like Will will live on earth in peace. Until then, may your loving memories of Will bring you solace.

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Paula Collins
October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020
Hi Willie - Talked to Frank the other day and made me think of you, as talking with Frank always leads to us laughing about the good times the three of us had together! I get sad thinking of all the lives that will never get to know you, yet, at the same time, selfishly I am glad I did get to know you! I was one of the lucky ones.......Love you Will! ~Paula
Mariah Shin
June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019
Hi will, I met Max yesterday to eat chicken and beer in Han river.
We still used to talk about you and smile reminding we met you first in korea. we miss you old friend~ Rest in Peace!
Mariah Shin
June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016
I'm glad to find here to able to leave you message.
Around this time of the year, I've been thinking about you a lot.
I was honored to be your friend. It was really lucky for me to know you in korea, and I'm missing our funny memories teasing each other.
Rest in peace, sending Love to you and your family (Megan and Bill)
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Tokyo trip
Tokyo trip
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Our final set together.
100% Will on the triple forty's. East Bank of the Fairweather Grounds
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One of Will's great friends, his other brother, Frank Sloan at the memorial for Will.
Mentor, friend and Trail Boss Churd Hanson at Will's memorial.
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Happy birthday

October 19, 2017
by Mariah Shin

Happy birthday in heaven!

still thinking of our good friendship :)

Spokane - Sarah Brightman Concert

May 15, 2017
by Paula Collins

Years ago I was blessed with many fun times and experiences shared between Will and myself. Rafting, hiking, baseball, jet-skiing...

One experience that always brings a smile to my face was the La Luna concert by Sarah Brightman at the Spokane Arena. Will, Frank, Brian, and myself all dressed up and were excited to listen to Sarah Brightman. Will told me he had never heard of her before. I remember Frank giving both of the younger guys a bad time for not being cultured enough. (smile)

At one point during the concert I looked over at Will and he was sitting forward in his seat, staring intently at the stage. I nudged him and he turned to look at me and said, "Wow...Wow."  He was awestruck. The next day Will asked me to drive by Tower Records and he bought four Sarah Brightman CD's. 

To this day, I cannot listen to Sarah Brightman and not think of Will Berger.


XO -  Paula

Tokyo trip

June 10, 2016
by Mariah Shin

Will might don't like that I uploaded this picture here ^^;
I took this piture when we went to Tokyo. He didn't like to take kind of this cute pose  at that time. but he willingly posed like this for my request. It's nice picture.

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