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This is Richard Pierce (left) standing with Davis. Since we have had
the honor of getting to know Rich, this photo from Davis' album is especially treasured.
While Rich was on Hill 25, his girlfriend Kathy would send him
good things to eat and music recorded on reel-to-reel tape. Rich shared these treats with the guys on the hill. Kathy still
has a letter from Davis thanking her for all those goodies.
After they were done listening to the music, Rich
and the guys would record voice messages for Kathy and send them back to her.
Rich and Kathy are married now over
thirty years. She kept those tapes, and has made it possible for two families to hear the voices of those too long silent.
Press play on the Windows Media player
to hear Davis' Voice.
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Remembrance that Rich posted on April 11, 1999:
"Davey
was one great guy, a gentle and caring man that all of us liked alot, at times he seemed so fragile, it made you stop and
wonder, what was he doing here. But I think down deep its where he wanted to be. He said he had a twin, I'd like to meet his
brother someday. Davey and I are from the same state. I think of him often and I always will. Say hi to all the guys for me
Davey. Love you man, till we meet again Rich."
Since this post, Rich did meet with David (and seven other brothers
and sisters). Rich shared so much with us all, and we are thankful for his gift. It was this meeting that inspired our memorial
site.
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