Lt. Col. Gary Williams

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March 5, 2023

Lt. Col. Gary Williams
Cochise Composite Squadron
Arizona Wing

On the morning of February 6th , 2023, Gary Williams of Chandler, AZ passed away at the age of sixty. Gary was born in Gary, IN to Floyd and Marge Williams. He earned his Electrical Engineering degree from Northern Arizona University and his master's from Keller. He married Bonnie in 1990 and together they raised two boys, Austin and Nicolas. At this same time, he honorably served his country in the Army National Guard.

Gary worked on many programs throughout his career-some he could talk about and some he could not. His favorite job was the one he started with and ended with-rocket scientist. For fun, Gary joined the Civil Air Patrol in 1998. He served this program in many ways, but his favorite was Search and Rescue. He also was an active member of the TacSim Media Group. An online magazine for military and first responders.

Gary was an amazing person with the biggest heart. He was always up for an adventure whether it was camping and riding off road vehicles or a trip to the latest place on the family's "list of places to go." Most of all, he was always ready to lend a helping hand. He left an outsized impact on this world with his countless acts of kindness. To honor him, please commit your own acts of kindness, no matter how big or small, and continue his impact on this world.