Colonel William F. Pollard, Jr. 88, of Largo, FL funeral with full military honors is 1:00 PM, Friday afternoon, August 28, 2009 at Arlington National Cemetery- Immediate adjacent at the “Old Post Chapel on FT Lee”, Arlington, VA . Please assemble at 12:30 PM, on the day of the funeral.
A native of Needham, MA and a local resident since 1995, when he moved here from Williamsburg, VA; he was a Methodist and a Veteran of World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. His military decorations include Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal; American Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Phillippine Liberation Medal; Korean Service Medal; Army of Occupation Medal (Japan); United Nations Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Badge and Armed Forces Exepditionary Medal (Korea).
He graduated from Boston University and the University of Chicago; a former tennis coach at William and Mary College and Christopher Newport College, he also was an accomplished concert pianist. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Gonyer-Pollard of Largo, FL; a son, Mark C. Pollard of Williamsburg, VA; step-son, Bradford W. Gonyer of Taunton, MA; a daughter, Diane Russell of Gowen, MI; step daughters: Pamela Gonyer of Greenfield, MA , Diane Esser of Greenfield, MA and Dr. Donna Carr of Portlan, ME, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The picture is Colonel William F. Pollard Jr. being pinned as a Colonel on May 31, 1967.
Not sure if you remeber me Eunice- but we served as Worthy Grand Matrons together in 1986-87.
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of your husband Bill.(Received the news through your Mass. Cyber Chat.) Know that many good memories will always keep him with you. Take care and God Bless you and all your family members.
Fraternal love,
Sister Diane Hayman PGM
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. If you need me you know I am only an email away.
Big hugs and I wish you enough….
Dianna
Dear Aunt Eunice, Bill was a true American hero. I am so glad that you brought him into our lives. We are richer for it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Lange, Corbett, Chanel, Robert and Jillian
Dear Aunt Eunice,
I am sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. It was an honor to know him and I am truly grateful for his service to this country. My thoughts are with you.
Love, Mark
The thoughts and prayers of Prospect Lodge, of which Col. Pollard was a 62 year member, are with you at this time. I add those of my own, especially as a retired member of the US Army and a Vietnam veteran.
Dear Aunt Kim, I am sorry about Uncle Bill’s passing. You both made such a fine couple and so much in love. I am so proud of his service to our great country. His personal interest in my life meant so to me. He was an honorable, caring and loving man. Love, Walter
Kim, We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You two are such a great and loving couple. I know the years you two spent together were wonderful. You must have great memories. We will miss Bill so much, we talk about him all the time (good things of course!) Please take care and our prayers are always with you. Love, Ingie
Dear Eunice, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending you many hugs. JoAnn