THINKING OF YOU!!!

I PRAY FOR YOU-ROSES
I PRAY FOR YOU-LOVE
I PRAY FOR YOU-BLESSINGS
IN ABUNDANCE FROM ABOVE.
I PRAY FOR YOU-HAPPINESS
ONLY FRIENDSHIP CAN BRING
I PRAY FOR YOU THE KIND OF DAY
THAT MAKES YOUR HEART SING.
I PRAY FOR YOU ALL THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS
THAT MAKES YOUR DAY SO BRIGHT
AND A JOYFUL FEELING IN YOUR HEART
MORNING NOON AND NIGHT.
I SEND THIS SPECIAL GREETING
IN THE MOST FRIENDLY WAY
SO YOU WILL KNOW THAT SOMEONE
IS THINKING OF YOU TODAY!!

Garnet

You have done a beautiful job on David's webiste.  You've always been so kind to light candles for my son Michael and you visited him Sept. 1 2009 on his second Angel Date to light a special candle.  You're a kind a loving person and thank you for always remembering our family.  God Bless you and your family & please know that David is always in our thoughts and prayers and we are so grateful for his service to our country.

Hugs

Janet ~ Mom To Angel Michael Visser

http://mike-visser.memory-of.com

                             James & Maurice Long

David we light candles for your bright light knowing that with God
your in good hands tonight. You left this world with so many behind
who care so deeply for you. We want you to know that we do to.
Looking at your web site shows you are so full of life. One can
truly understand why the pain is so deep you are so loved that one
can only weep. I pray that Gods peace gets us through while we all pray knowing Gods promised that we shall see you again one day.

Maurice Long Dad

We are thinking of David this weekend and hold his love ones in our hearts.  He truly is a hero and should never be forgotten.  His legacy will live on through all of you and remember he is watching over you all!  The sacrifice that these men and women have made through the years for our freedom is priceless and we owe them our Thanks and our gratitude. 

With prayers - love John and Pam Gaspers, parents of Kevin Gaspers - KIA in Iraq.

Garnet, Sometimes the pain of loosing someone you love makes you forget that you are not alone. Thank you so much for lighting a candle on my Dad's site. It brought tears to my eyes to see that other people really do care, And that I am not alone. Thank God for the BRAVE MEN like you Brother and Nephew who Fight for our Freedom. You and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers may God Bless you all. Melissa Daughter of Angel Paul W. Thomas

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.

If I could re-live yesterday
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

DEAR GARNET:

EVERY TIME I COME TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL SITE FOR YOUR HERO, BROTHER, DAVID DICKINSON~MY MEMORIES ARE FLOODED BACK TO THE YEAR 1967. THAT IS THE YEAR I GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL~I LOST MY UNCLE IN VIETNAM~MY BROTHER FREDERICK SCHULTZ, SPENT 2 TERMS THERE. HE CAME HOME A MAN, BROKEN IN SPIRIT. HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT WHAT WENT ON THERE, IT WAS TO PAINFUL FOR HIM, BUT I KNOW HE WAS TORMENTED IN HIS HEART AND MIND. HE SURVIVED THAT WAR, CAME HOME, ONLY TO DIE, YEARS LATER, OF CANCER. HE WAS MY ONLY BROTHER, WE WERE 10 MONTHS ABART, HE WAS A WONDERFUL, LOVING SON, BROTHER, HUSBAND AND FATHER. HE BELIEVED, UP UNTIL THE DAY HE TOOK HIS LAST BREATH, THAT HIS CANCER WAS FROM BEING THERE, THERE IN VIETNAM. YOUR BOTHER, AND MY UNCLE AND MY BROTHER, NEVER GOT THE RESPECT THAT WAS DUE THEM~THEY WERE, AND STILL ARE, HERO'S, HERO'S!!

LOVE AND HUGS MY PRECIOUS FRIEND,

CATHY GIRAUD ( MOM OF DAVID )

~♥DAVID DICKINSON♥~

A TRUE HERO~**~

                                   Maurice Long

                                   1993 ~ 2005

Thank you so very much for the beautiful tribute and message you did for our son Maurice. We are very grateful and you will never know what it means to us. It's people such as yourself that gives us strenght. Please know that were holding David's precious family in our prayers.

By Faith We Live

Dear David, Have a wonderful time with all our Angels, once again lighting our skies with your celebrations and leaving small signs of your love, peace and strength to your precious family. Love Never Dies.

(((Garnet)))

Love and Blessings Denise mum to James and Daniel. http://james-kneale.memory-of.com xxx

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.



'Step forward now, you soldier,

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always 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 tough.

And sometimes I've been violent,

Because the world is awfully rough.



But, I never took a penny,

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 had often trod.

As the soldier waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.



'Step forward now, you soldier,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets;

You've done your time in Hell.'


~Author Unknown~

David,

You left behind a legacy of love that will never diminish.  You live in the hearts of so many who knew you.  Now you will forever more live in mine also.  I lost my father the same year you were lost to your family.  I know that you and Msgt. Loughton Smith are together in Heaven looking down with pride at the patriots, and families that are joined together by the sorrow of loss, and the determination to keep your memories alive.  Rest in peace, brave soldier.  May God continue to bless your family with the knowledge that so many Americans remember the sacrifces made by you and my father.

Regina S. Battle

                                          MSgt Loughton Smith

                                   MACV Advisors ~ KIA ~ 7/20/67