CWO3 William I. Brennan
October 16, 2004Freedom Quilts Heroes
Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 William I. Brennan 36, of Bethlehem, Conn.; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii; killed Oct. 16, 2004 when his OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter apparently collided with another OH-58D helicopter and crashed in Baghdad.
He leaves behind his wife, Kathy, with whom he served in the Army in Bosnia, and two daughters, 4-year-old Katelin and 2-year-old Cassidy. They live in Hawaii, where Brennan was stationed.
Letter from William's Family
Dear Betty,
Thank you so much for the beautiful quilts. It meant so much that someone that we have never met could have so much love and compassion for us. I am terribly sorry that it took me so long to email you back. Things are still a little upside down in my world. My two daughters have not seen the quilts yet, they are both in Connecticut with family. I know once they see the quilts their faces will light up with joy. I am sorry to say that both Williams parents are deceased. I know if they were both alive, they too would appreciate your generosity. Attached is the last picture we took as a family. Once again, “Thank You” for sharing your beautiful quilts with my daughters and I. Once the girls and I settle back in the swing of things I will make sure I send you a picture of us with the quilts.
Sincerely,
Kathy Brennan
