Army CWO William I. Brennan

His sister, Briana Wall, writes:

William touched many lives throughout his short 36 years. His smile would light up a room and his laughter can still be heard. Like so many of his comrads, Will had a strong conviction for fighting for freedom and believed everyone deserved the same chance. Everyone was equal in his eyes and he would never give a second thought to stand up for someone or something he believed in. Never mouthy but always had a lot to say. Always joking around, but never at someone elses' expense. Always there to give a helping hand but never asking for a hand out. William's loss has broken many hearts. I myself find it very hard to accept. Iwill never understand how so wonderful a person, who had so much more to offer the world, could be gone. Many people will never get to meet their best friend, a person who could start a conversation with a total stranger and leave you feeling like he had been your best friend for years. To William: May you soar with the angels, in peace. Your passing has left me feeling empty, but your memory keeps my life fulfilled. Thank you for being you. Your sister, Annie

CWO Brennan, an OH-58 army helicopter pilot, was killed in action on Saturday, October 16, 2004 while serving in Iraq. He was 36 years old. Brennan had served in the Army for 13 years. Prior to the war he flew domestic peacetime missions, and on Sept. 11 2001 he was ordered to fly reconnaissance over New York city, specifically around the Statue of Liberty. He was stationed in Fort Drum, NY at that time. At the time of his deployment, January 2004, he was stationed in Hawaii at Wheeler Army Airfield. He leaves behind his wife, Kathy and 2 beautiful daughters, Katelyn and Cassidy, 3 sisters and 3 brothers, 17 nieces and nephews and one great niece and numerous other relatives. William was born in Bethlehem, CT on Sept. 6 1968 to the late Nicholas and Rosalie Brennan.

 

CWO3 William I. Brennan died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his OH-58D helicopter apparently collided with another OH-58D helicopter and crashed. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. Visit his memorial at Fallen Heroes Memorial