"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." (Joseph Drake)
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Original information capsule by Oscar Sandstrom:
Private 1st Class
Last Primary MOS:
0351-Assaultman
Last MOS Group: Infantry
Last Unit:
1968-1969, 0351, 1st Bn, 7th Marine Regiment (1/7)/H&S Co
Service Years: 1968 - 1969
Further biographical information pending; David's brother John was also KIA in Vietnam, in 1966.
"These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They may or may not sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead." ~Robert G. Ingersoll
"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." (Joseph Drake)
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
★★★★★★★ UNITED STATES ARMY ★★★★★★★
Original information capsule by Oscar Sandstrom:
Private 1st Class
Last Primary MOS:
0351-Assaultman
Last MOS Group: Infantry
Last Unit:
1968-1969, 0351, 1st Bn, 7th Marine Regiment (1/7)/H&S Co
Service Years: 1968 - 1969
Further biographical information pending; David's brother John was also KIA in Vietnam, in 1966.
"These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They may or may not sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead." ~Robert G. Ingersoll
Inscription
VIETNAM PFC H & S Co
7th MARINES 1st MARINE DIV
