THE WALL OF FACES

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

LCPL Donald Frederick Davidson is buried in Section Acacia A, Lot 110, Space 2 of the Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport, LA.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

Lance Corporal Donald Frederick Davidson was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his heroism in action. He served as an Avionics Technician and Helicopter Crewman. He was assigned to HMM-361, MAG-16, 1ST MAW.
See https://marines.togetherweserved.com/

I remember when I was in 10 th grade at Byrd, Donald F Davidson, a Fair Park Grad was in the military, in Viet Nam. He was the first of my family, though not my friends to go to Viet Nam on my moms side. It was surreal, Donald was the younger son of my grandfather, Robert H. Oden' s sister, Emna (Babydoll). She was just a few years older than my.mom, had grown up in Greenwood, in school with my mom and sunt, and was more like a sister to my mom. My mom loved Donald, like !he was her doll. But to me he was known for hunting, playing ball, water skiing, not war. The news he was MIA was brief, news came in the form of Glassell Davidson, as I was getting ready to go to Band practice. I was crushed. How could he be dead? He was healthy, 21 years old, I looked up to him. He was a Fair Psrt grad. He was engaged to be married. I was scared. And I remember answering the door and saw Glassell Davidson, I knew. I was crushed. I remember my Aunt Babydoll...I didn't know what to say. We talked about Juniors first son's 'Oden Ears', as he broke the ice entertaining us in his toddler endeavors. I remember Donald's fiance, just wandering around the house and Jean trying to comfort her. My Aunt Babydoll was in shock, around the house just crying. I know she just wanted to go cover her head and cry. I remember not knowing what to say to Dobakds fiance, who was heart broken, barely holding up. But the service was beautiful. I like the memorial area. Hero's in Viet Nam, were just the kid next door. So glad so many are remembering him.

Dear LCPL Donald Davidson,
Thank you for your service as an Avionics Technician. We are celebrating Passover and Easter. It is a time of joy, and may that be yours in heaven. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.