THE WALL OF FACES

Great sadness fills our hearts today
As pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.

This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye

But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.

The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Bid last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.

While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.

Capt. Daniel Thomas was listed on the Honolulu Tablet of the missing, but he has a newer listing. He is buried at Danbury-Marion Cemetery in Nebraska.

Dear Cap Daniel Thomas, Thank you for your service as an Observation Aircraft Pilot. One site said you are MIA, and this one said you were found. Couldn't confirm but would find your buried place. I hope you are home. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Independence Day just passed. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Be at peace.

Never Forget.

HOOAH

1LT Thomas, You are remembered. You were the pilot of OV-10A 67-14634 on that ill-fated flight.