THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

I knew Yale as my teacher when a 15 yr old trombone student. His manner as a teacher was as mellow as his playing style. I later served in the U.S. Peace Corps after graduating from Wichita U.
May Yale's memory ever be as brilliant as his trombone playing.

Dear Major Yale Davis,
Thank you for your service as a Tactical Aircraft Pilot (Various.) 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.

Yale today is the 47th anniversary of your death in the aircraft with my beloved late husband Capt. John Reilly. You met your "maker" at the same minute. Your widow and I never met or communicated yet I feel a bond with her on this and every other November 19th.
My son Brian was only 5 weeks old at the time. Brian has grown into a remarkable man with the values you and John held sacred. He is an attorney/author with 3 beautiful daughters. Sarah now 18, Morgan 15, and Claire aged 9. Wow God takes but when he gives he gives abundantly.
Rest in Peace Yale knowing your sacrifice is held in our hearts. Praying for the repose of your soul and for God's peace to your family.

Your son gave me your name. He and his sisters were only ten and seven years old when you passed away but they have never forgotten you. Your prescence has never left our family. Your wife and brother in law have such great stories about you. I am proud they named me after you. I truly wish I could have had a grandson grandfather relationship with you. You could have taught me many things, but I have had the priveledge to have your widowed wife my grandma, your son my father, your two daughters my aunts in my life. You raised amazing children. We have your picture in multiple places In my home. I got to visit your grave next to your parents, and grandparents. I hope when I die I will have the oppurtunity to shake your hand. Thank you for your sacrifice. You are absolutely not forgotten.