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HONORED ON PANEL 21W, LINE 115 OF THE WALL
DAVID EARL YATES
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DAVID E YATES
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LEFT FOR DAVID EARL YATES
POSTED ON 5.17.2008
POSTED BY: Marvin Fletcher '69 Class agent
Texas Aggies '69 Remember
David's classmates sponsored, designed, & funded a Vietnam Era '69 Memorial to memorialize David & 10 additional classmates. The Memorial is located on the Texas A&M University campus in the Corps dorm area west of the Quadrangle near the corner of Joe Routt Blvd & Coke St. The Memorial was dedicated September 9, 1996 & reads: "This Memorial Site is dedicated to honor those 11 fellow classmates who made the supreme sacrifice while defending American ideals of freedom and democracy during the Vietnam Era." It includes the name, rank, & hometown of each.
POSTED ON 4.17.2005
POSTED BY: Curtis McFarland
My Army Buddy
David and I went to AIT, OCS and Ranger School together. We were also roommates at Ft Hood before going to the NAM. Rest In Peace Buddy.
POSTED ON 5.6.2004
POSTED BY: Rick Huffman
Gone But Not Forgotten
Dear David,
You made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This and future generations will forever be indebted to your spirit, courage and patriotism. You will never be forgotten. May God bless you and your family.
You made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This and future generations will forever be indebted to your spirit, courage and patriotism. You will never be forgotten. May God bless you and your family.