In July, my cousin sent me a newsletter about Nora Venable Gwatney. Since my maiden name is Venable, I started doing research on my family tree. I was excited to learn about my ancestors, and did extra research on the Gwatney/Venable connection. I am saddened to hear of Bill Gwatney's senseless death for any reason, and to think he may have been a relative, makes me even more sad. My prayers & thoughts go out to his family during this time, and I pray for them to feel the loving arms of Jesus around them as they deal with this senseless act of violence.

I have known Bill and family since the 1960s. We were neighbors in Jacksonville. Several times I had to keep Rusty from pounding on Bill. He was about 5 years younger than me and Rusty was two years older than me. I played American legion for Gwatney and Harold wrote me a recommendation letter so I could get into college. I will remember him, more than his adult years, but the ones that we used to hang out when we were young--a long time ago.
We all go our separate ways, but a shared childhood bond is still just too good to have a killer break.
My deepest sympathy to the family from a close friend from a long time ago. Even though I do not live in Jacksonville any more, the pain is deep and will last a long time.

It is rare when a man of Mr. Gwatney's stature devotes his time and energy to the greater good of the nation. Let us not forget this type of passion and commitment; pick up the torch and carry on his legacy of public service for the greater good of our nation.

My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and may God Bless him in eternity.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Gwatney at this difficult time.

I didn't know Mr. Gwatney, but this was a very tragic thing. My heart goes out to his family and you are in my prayers.

I didn't know Mr Gwatley but I am so saddened that things like this happen to people. WHY do people feel they can just go in and kill an innocent person just because they are a miserable human being? Senseless!!!