Bill Grizzle

Bill joined the Air Force in October, 1966. He attended basic training and Security Police school at Lackland AFB in Texas. Aviano AFB, Italy, was his first duty station. After a year Bill applied and was selected to become a K-9 handler. He graduated at the top of his class. Upon leaving Italy he spent his last eight months of service in California, where he was discharged in October 1970.

Bill was a life-long faithful practitioner and teacher of Tai Chi.

Bill enthusiastically shared the excitement and joy he felt participating in Honor Flight Chicago and receiving a special welcome home from the Chicago Ridge Police Department.

At the time of his passing Bill was a Member-At-Large on the Board of Directors for Veterans Voices Military Group, Inc.

(Above) Two of his wife, Nancy’s, favorite pictures of Bill.