THE WALL OF FACES

I still have the bracelet David brought me from Vietnam. It has 2 hearts connected that says I Love You. I was 8 when he died.I loved my big brother so much.I will always charish the bracelet and my memories of my brother. He lives in our hearts.

Today is your birthday and we miss you. I love you and I know we will be together again someday. Love Sis

David is buried at McKinney Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County,KY.

The Final Inspection

The soldier stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass;
He hoped his shoes were shining bright,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't;
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was rough;
I've had to break your rules my Lord,
Because the world is awfully tough.

But, I never took a thing
That wasn't mine to keep;
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear;
And sometimes ... God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here;
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand;
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints often trod;
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, soldier,
You've borne your burdens well;
Come walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in HELL!"

Uncle Davy,
Even thoough some of us never knew you we feel closer to you now that your knife is safely back home. Your always in our hearts and forever on our minds. Rest in peace we love you uncle Davy

David,

As we near our 56th birthday you remain 20! I pray to God that we meet in Heaven so that we may catch up on the events of our lives since your death. You remain in my heart and soul eternally.