Tanya, Darrel, Houston, and Gary,

I was deeply saddened to hear about William. My heart aches for all of you during this incredibly difficult time. William’s presence was extraordinary, and his memory will be cherished and live on deeply by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

For the few years I knew William, I always admired his style. I know Gary became more fashionable because of him—thankfully! William was a talented and grounded individual, perfectly balancing the best of Houston and Gary. I admired how proud he was of each of you and how he managed to explore more countries than most people do in a lifetime, thanks to his parents, Tanya and Darrel.

I loved how receptive William was to trying new things, taking advice, and learning. His deep respect for Gary will always be etched in my mind; it was like they spoke a language of their own. William would always send Gary his music, knowing he’d receive honest feedback and using it to push himself harder to improve. The bond William shared with Houston was something special, filled with wild  jokes that would have me laughing until I cried, there was never really a dull moment  around them.

William didn’t know this, but he was a great listener. He would let me vent about Gary and never blink an eye, and I needed that. I’m incredibly sad that he left us so soon.

I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers🤍

Ashley

Ms Hamilton, Mr Hamilton, Gary, and Houston;

Please accept my condolences and prayer of comfort.  

I am grateful to have known William.  He had an evolution of  “call-signs,” nicknames he was addressed by.  One of which was his middle name, Melvin.  Another was Hollywood.  William has an infectious smile and was pleasant to be around.  He brought out everyone’s fun side.

I am grateful to have known him and am sad at his passing. I pray that God will bestow His grace on all of us who had the pleasure to know William.   Let Him swallow up our grief and transform that grief to gratitude and love.  

- Mike Gillett

My little brother meant the world to me from the moment I met him. His smile made my soul glow. He was loved more than he could ever have understood. I thank God for the time and joy we shared although it was cut much to short. I love you William. It was a pleasure to be your big brother and I will never really recover from you not being here with us. You are irreplaceable and I wish with everything in me I could have told you that. 

The stories we made together as brothers, as a family and with all your friends will never be forgotten and mean so much to look back on now. You were a star and your light shines still. I love you forever little brother. 

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