Dyess master sgt. dies just before retirement

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Master Sgt. Andre Williams was killed in a car wreck on Nov. 16.


Dyess master sgt. dies just before retirement
Staff report
Posted : Wednesday Nov 19, 2008 18:10:55 EST

An airman at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, was killed in a car crash Nov. 16, just a few weeks before he was set to retire.

The accident that killed Master Sgt. Andre Williams, a production superintendent with the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is under investigation by police.

“Sergeant Williams served his country honorably for more than 20 years and was within a few weeks of retirement,” squadron commander Maj. Grant Izzi said in an Air Force release. “He was liked and respected by all who knew him, and he will be missed by this squadron as well as his many friends and Air Force family members around the world.”

“Andre’s contagious smile, calm nature and enduring work ethic will be sorely missed by all,” added Chief Master Sgt. James Collins, 317th AMXS superintendent.

Williams arrived at the 317th AMXS in May 2006 and rose through supervisory roles culminating as production superintendent. He was born and raised in Panama City, Fla., and enlisted in Air Force in 1987. Williams leaves behind a wife and 3-year-old son.


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