BREAKING — Will Roberts’ Story Continues to Move Thousands After His Funeral

Important fact-check: I could verify the major events surrounding Will Roberts’ story, his passing, funeral, and the public response. However, I could not find a reliable news source independently confirming the exact quote “Will is everywhere we are” or the specific new photo referenced in the headline you provided. So that wording should be treated as a social-media claim unless the original post from his mother can be verified.

Who was Will Roberts?

William “Will” Roberts was a teenager from Ralph, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. He was 15 years old when he passed away on July 23, 2026, after a long battle with stage 4 osteosarcoma, a serious form of bone cancer. (https://www.wsfa.com)

Will first attracted widespread national attention in April 2026 after he secretly used his mother Brittney Roberts’ Facebook account to post a video asking for help accessing an experimental treatment. His message spread rapidly online and drew attention from lawmakers and Dr. Mehmet Oz. (https://www.wbrc.com)

His viral plea changed the course of his final months

Will explained publicly that conventional treatment was no longer working as hoped. He appealed for help obtaining DeltaRex-G, an experimental treatment available through a cancer center in California.

His video received an enormous response. Dr. Oz helped connect the family with specialists, and Will eventually traveled to California for treatment. His story also attracted donations and support from people around the United States. (The Epoch Times)

What made Will’s story particularly powerful was that he wasn’t speaking only for himself. Reports noted that he hoped his efforts could also help other children facing similar illnesses gain access to treatments in the future. (https://www.wbrc.com)

Will passed away on July 23

After more than a year and a half of battling osteosarcoma, Will’s condition worsened.

According to reports citing his family, the disease had progressed to his brain and was affecting his mental capacity. His parents, Jason and Brittney Roberts, made the difficult decision to transition him to comfort-focused care. Will passed away shortly after midnight on July 23, 2026, at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California. (https://www.wsfa.com)

His mother announced that Will passed away at 12:45 a.m. on her birthday. She described the moment through her faith, saying that her son was finally free from cancer and in Heaven. (https://www.wsfa.com)

His mother remembered him as much more than his illness

Brittney Roberts emphasized that Will should not simply be remembered as a teenager with cancer.

She described him as funny, stubborn, loving and someone whose personality could brighten an entire hospital floor. She also thanked the thousands of people who had prayed for the family, followed Will’s journey and supported them throughout his treatment. (https://www.wsfa.com)

That support became remarkably widespread. WBRC reported that thousands of people around the country mourned Will, including many who had never met him personally but had followed his story online. Prayer gatherings and vigils were organized in his memory. (https://www.wbrc.com)

Alabama officially honored Will

On July 29, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation honoring Will’s life and courage.

The proclamation designated August 1, 2026, as Will Roberts Day in Alabama — the same day his funeral was scheduled to take place. (Chính Phủ Alabama)

Will’s visitation and funeral were scheduled for August 1 at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, followed by burial at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Ralph, Alabama. (Tuscaloosa Thread)

His obituary also described the lasting impact he had on family, friends and strangers who followed his journey, encouraging people to remember how he lived, not only how his story ended. (Tuscaloosa Thread)

About the “Will is everywhere we are” photo claim

The emotional headline you provided — “WILL IS EVERYWHERE WE ARE” — appears to refer to a message or photograph reportedly shared by Will’s mother after the funeral.

But after checking current indexed reporting from WBRC, WSFA, People and Alabama government sources, I cannot independently verify that exact phrase or establish that a particular photo was officially shared by Brittney Roberts.

Therefore, if this is being used for a news article or Facebook post, I recommend not stating that the photograph was definitely posted by his mother or that thousands of people reacted to it unless you have the original Facebook post/screenshot.

What is independently confirmed is that Will’s family continues to mourn him, thousands of supporters have gathered in his memory, and the State of Alabama formally honored his life with Will Roberts Day. (https://www.wbrc.com)

Verified timeline

• January 2025: Will was diagnosed with stage 4 osteosarcoma. (https://www.wbrc.com)
• April 2026: He secretly posted a plea on his mother’s Facebook account seeking access to an experimental treatment. (https://www.wbrc.com)
• May 2026: He traveled to California and began receiving DeltaRex-G treatment. (The Epoch Times)
• July 23, 2026: Will passed away at age 15 in San Diego. (https://www.wsfa.com)
• July 29, 2026: Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed August 1 as Will Roberts Day. (Chính Phủ Alabama)
• August 1, 2026: His funeral was held in Alabama. (Tuscaloosa Thread)

Sources

• WBRC — Will Roberts remembered as thousands mourn
• WBRC/WSFA — Will Roberts’ passing and family statement
• People — Will Roberts’ national story and passing
• Alabama Governor’s Office — Will Roberts Day proclamation
• Tuscaloosa Thread — Funeral and obituary information

Bottom line: Will Roberts’ story is not a criminal case, but a deeply emotional real-life story about a 15-year-old Alabama teenager whose public cancer journey reached millions. The documented facts strongly support the story of his treatment journey, passing, funeral and extraordinary public response — while the specific “Will is everywhere we are” photo/quote still needs direct-source verification before being presented as confirmed news.