William Edward Hickman

1908–1928 (age 20)

Biography

William Edward Hickman, born in 1908, lived a brief but memorable life that remains part of the community’s collective history. His youthful energy and intense presence left an impression on those who crossed his path.

At Holy Cross Cemetery, William’s resting place invites reflection on the fragility of life and the enduring hope for peace. Visitors pause there with reverence for his memory and the lesson that every life, however short, can inspire contemplation.