CLYDE R WELCH
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HONORED ON PANEL 11E, LINE 111 OF THE WALL

CLYDE RAY WELCH

WALL NAME

CLYDE R WELCH

PANEL / LINE

11E/111

DATE OF BIRTH

09/08/1928

CASUALTY PROVINCE

NZ

DATE OF CASUALTY

10/26/1966

HOME OF RECORD

SOMERVILLE

COUNTY OF RECORD

Burleson County

STATE

TX

BRANCH OF SERVICE

NAVY

RANK

CDR

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR CLYDE RAY WELCH
POSTED ON 10.26.2009
POSTED BY: 60's Girl

On Your Angel Day

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service to our country and for the sacrifice of your precious life.

It is a privilege to be able to honor you for standing up for what was right and for the courage that you demonstrated.

I know that there are many who say that the loss of your life was in vain and that the Vietnam War was a senseless war, but for this American that is not true. What you did for the freedom of others was not in vain but has always been and will always be an example of good and honor today and for generations to come.

You will never be forgotten by me and I will honor your name and your sacrifice all my days.

In honor of your Angel Day I leave this poem for you:

“Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts.
And we are never, ever the same.” ~ Unknown
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POSTED ON 5.17.2009
POSTED BY: Dennis Griffin

Namesake of Welch Park, Lake Somerville, Texas

1951 graduate of the Naval Academy.

Served aboard a frigate in Korean War.

Got his wings at Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Stationed at the Alameda Naval Air Station with the “Flying Redcocks.“

Later headed squadrons out of Miramar and Lemoore (Miramar was a Master Jet Station in the 1950’s)

In 1969, Miramar’s Master Jet school was renamed “Top Gun.”

10-26-66 While resting after a mission over Vietnam, fire on the U.S.S. Oriskany claimed his life along with the lives of many other pilots and personnel.

Final Resting Place
Section 13 Site 16335
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia
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POSTED ON 4.24.2005
POSTED BY: Robert Sage

We Remember

Clyde is buried at Arlington Nat Cem.
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POSTED ON 4.7.2004

If I should die...remembrances for CDR. Clyde Ray WELCH, USN...who died so we may remain free!!!!!!!

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.
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POSTED ON 6.20.2003
POSTED BY: Donald Lytle

Thank you Commander

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Clyde Ray Welch, for your courageous and valiant service, years of faithfully contributing, and most holy sacrifice, given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Sir, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Commander Welch, for a job well done!

FAIR WINDS, AND ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND




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