NEWS
UL ROTC Cadets Receive Monetary Donation from PWMF
Buddy and Sybil Williamson, on behalf of the Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation, presented a monetary donation to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's ROTC program. Cadet First Sergeant Ian Curtis accepted the donation on behalf of ROTC on May 1, 2025.
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SGT Chad Rozanski Receives Customized Vehicle
SGT Chad Rozanski received a customized vehicle in November 2024, the third vehicle donated by PWMF this year. SGT Rozanski served in the US Army and was injured in Iraq in 2006. In December 2024, Rozanski planned to drive his van across state lines for a hunting trip, which would be his first trip since his injuries.
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22nd Van Donated by Foundation
MSGT Amy Dotson received a customized vehicle from The Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation (with the assistance of Help Our Military Heroes). Dotson served in the US Air Force. While on duty, she was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis and has been wheelchair bound for the past 10 years. This van is the 22nd customized vehicle donated by the foundation.
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2024 Scholarship Recipients
The Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation awarded Heath Hernandez and Leona Maureen Carriker academic scholarships. Recipients are selected by a committee and awarded the scholarship based on characteristics that mirror those of Patrick Williamson. Pictured below are Heath and Leona, each posing with Sybil and Buddy Williamson.
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ROTC Awarded Donation
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's ROTC program received a monetary donation from the Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation. The ROTC cadets attend and volunteer during the foundation's annual shoot-out. Pictured below are some of the ROTC cadets with Sybil and Buddy Williamson.
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PWMF Recognized by Professional Insurance Agents of Acadiana
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Third 2023 Van Recipient: SGT Tyler Vargas
SGT Tyler Vargas of the United States Marine Corp received a customized vehicle from the Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation (with the assistance of Help Our Military Heroes). SGT Vargas lives in the DC area. He was wounded by a suicide bomber at the Kabul airport during the troop withdrawal in August 2021. This is the third donated vehicle of 2023.
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Our 20th Van Recipient: SPC Trevor Joyce (Retired US Army)
SPC Trevor Joyce was presented with a customized van in September 2023, marking the 20th van donated by the Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation. SPC Joyce was injured while on active duty and serving as an Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery.
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2023 Van Recipient: Major John Rock, US Army
In July 2023, Major John Rock received a customized vehicle from The Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation (with the assistance of Help Our Military Heroes). Major Rock, US Army, was injured while deployed on the SW border in 2022. While doing PT, he was run over by a vehicle that ran a stop sign. He suffered multiple injuries and is now paraplegic. He and his wife have 9 children (7 of which are still at home). Major Rock stated that this is the first new vehicle he has ever owned. Pictured below is Major Rock and his family beside their new customized van.
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2023 St. Thomas More Scholarship
Austin Hollier received the Sgt. Patrick Oliver Williamson '04 Memorial Scholarship Award at St. Thomas More in May 2023. Austin is pictured below with Anthony Chiarulli, Patrick Lewis and Tyler Hornsby (Alumni class of '04 and members of the Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation).
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2023 St. Cecilia Scholarship
Matthew Cantrelle received the PWMF's annual scholarship during St. Cecilia's promotion night in May 2023. Pictured below is Matthew and Ms. Glenda Serio, who presented the award.
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2023 ROTC Donation
Sybil and Buddy Williamson presented Cadet Kameron Miller, President of the UL Lafayette ROTC Corps of Cadets, a donation on behalf of the Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation.
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2022 Customized Vans Donated to Veterans
The Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation, along with Help Our Military Heroes, gifted SPC Russell Burleson, SFC Dustin Magner and SGT Chris Short each a customized van. Pictured below: SPC Burleson (left), SFC Magner (center) and SGT Short (right).
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2022 St. Cecilia Scholarship Recipient
Tyler Bellefleur received the 2022 St. Cecilia academic scholarship. Pictured below is Tyler with Sybil and Buddy Williamson.
2022 Scholarship Recipient
The Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation awarded the 2022 academic scholarship to Collin Stephenson. Pictured below is Collin (left) with Sybil and Buddy Williamson.
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Dane Fossier Receives Scholarship from PWMF
Dane Fossier, an 8th grader at St. Cecilia Catholic School, received the annual Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation scholarship in 2021. Pictured below are Dane Fossier, Buddy Williamson and Sybil Williamson.
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PWMF Awards 2021 Grant to ROTC
The 2021 ROTC donation was awarded to Platoon Leader, Cadet First Lieutenant Kameron Miller.
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2021 STM Scholarship Recipient
The Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation awarded Jacob George the 2021 STM scholarship. Pictured below is Jacob George and STM principal, Kelley Leger.
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Grant Given to SFC Neal Boyd
Each year, the Patrick Williamson Memorial Foundation assists in purchasing a vehicle for an armed service member in need of a specialized, custom vehicle due to injuries preventing the use of a standard automobile. In 2014, funds were used to purchase a vehicle for Army Sergeant First Class Neal Boyd. Boyd was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) during Operation Iraqi Freedom and suffered a leg amputation, among other injuries. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Boyd's original vehicle is no longer operable. As a result, the foundation awarded a $20,000 grant towards the purchase of a new customized vehicle for Sergeant Boyd.
