He joined the CF as a vehicle technician in 1972, retiring in 1998 as a warrant officer. Postings included Germany, London Ontario and three times to CFB. Gagetown. While posted to London with 1 RCR he did two trips to Norway for winter warfare training. When posted to Gagetown he served at CFS Alert for six months and also two tours of the Golan Heights. Once in Syria and once in Israel. Upon retiring from the CF in 1998 he continued to serve as a public servant for an additional 21 years in 2019. Having lots of time on his hands he volunteered to serve on the board of directors for the Oromocto Pioneer Gardens helping with the cemetery grounds keeping. He eventually became the grounds keeping manager and now as the Vice President as well. Bill takes great pride and satisfaction in the fact that the cemetery is a beautiful place for your final resting place.