You could have been me
Posted on 5/27/14 - by Joe Boone
I never met you, but I know you. Each year I go to the Presidio National Cemetery on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. This year I happened upon your headstone and saw that you and I were born the same year, and you died while I was in transit to Vietnam. I survived and have had 46 years that you were denied. I am blessed with two children, I am blessed with a group of VN vets who support me and seeing your headstone reminds me to be grateful for every day I am given. Thank you for serving, and thank you for the gift you gave me May 26th, 2014.
Remembering An American Hero
Posted on 11/26/13 - by Curt Carter ccarter02@earthlink.net
Dear SP5 David Charles Williams, sir
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
We Remember
David is buried at San Francisco Nat Cem.
wish...
I wish I'd had a chance to know you better...
Your little brother.
Garnet Jenkins
Grand Junction Co.
In Humble Gratitude, For Your Sacrifice
n Remembrance of SP5 David Charles Williams, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of such a young hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967....."STEP FORWARD NOW, YOU SOLDIER, YOU'VE BORNE YOUR BURDENS WELL. WALK PEACEFULLY ON HEAVEN'S STREETS, YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL" ~ Author Unknown ~
Feb 12, 2008
Manuel Pino B/2/8th Cav 68-69
A/2/34th ARM Rgt, 25th Inf Div
Nov 23, 2007
Grateful American
Fellow Californian
American Hero
Another soldier here all alone and seemingly forgotten with no comments to his name. I am honored and so very proud to be the first to give recognition to this fallen Hero in this venue. Thank you SP5 Williams for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well brave soldier and rest assured, that you, Sir, are not forgotten.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
ANONYMOUS AND GRATEFUL
HOW CAN IT BE THAT SOMEONE SO YOUNG CAN GIVE THEIR LIFE FOR THEIR COUNTRY AND SO FEW ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR SACRIFICE. SOME OF US CARE. THANK YOU SEEMS SO INADEQUATE BUT IT IS ALL I HAVE.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Manuel Pino Jr
mpjr54@msn.com
Fellow Army Vet
NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die
Sunday, August 28, 2005 |
