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This web site was created in the memory of our loved one, Sgt. Dave Dickinson. Loving Son, Brother and Uncle. Born in Denver, Colorado on February 15, 1948 ~ Killed in action on December 6, 1967, at the age of 19, while serving our country, in Vietnam.
He Is Our Hero...He Will Never Be forgotten.
God has him in His Keeping, we have him in our hearts.
Dear Lord, Please hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us, Bless them and their families, for the selfless acts they perform, for us in our time of need. Amen.
"The Mansions of the Lord"
Words by Randall Wallace
To fallen soldiers let us sing
where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
to the mansions of the Lord
No more bleeding no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
just divine embrace, eternal light
in the mansions of the Lord
Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard tho the angels sleep
All through the ages safely keep the mansions of the Lord
(Thanks to Davy Baker)
Ranger Memorial, Ft. Benning, GA.
David's Medals & Recondo School Certificate
Tell Them of Us and Say...
For Their Tomorrows...
We Gave Our Today...
"NOR SHALL YOUR GLORY BE FORGOT
WHILE FAME HER RECORD KEEPS,
OR HONOR POINTS TO THE HALLOWED SPOT,
WHERE VALOR PROUDLY SLEEPS"
~ Theodore O'Hara ~
My Dearest Brother.....
We Laughed at times, when humor had passed.....
You would listen with closed lips
and open your heart.....
At times, We felt each others sorrow
and formed one tear...
These things and many more,
We will remember,
as the Thought of You, Warm Our Hearts.
"This story shall the good man teach his son;
From this day to the ending of the world,
We few, we happy few, we Band of Brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother;"
We Are Proud Of Our Servicemen
Please Keep Them In Your Prayers
1ST CAV. REUNION ~ 2008
Tribute to David's Brothers-in-arms
Sergeant David Thomas Dickinson
CO (LRRP), 52ND INFANTRY, 1 CAV DIV
United States Army ~ Panel 31E Line 045
E Company, 52nd Infantry was the 1st Cavalry Division's Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol company. On 06 Dec 1967, two men from the Company were killed by an "explosive device" - MSG Lewis E. McDermott of Fulton, Missouri, and SGT David T. Dickinson of Denver, Colorado.
On 01 Feb 1969 all the LRRP units in Vietnam were reorganized as separate companies of the 75th Infantry (Ranger) and Echo 52nd Infantry became H Company, 75th Infantry. Today's Rangers remain in the 75th Infantry.
Sergeant David Dickinson's date of birth is given as 02 Feb 1948 in the DoD casualty file, but he actually was born on 15 Feb 1948. He is buried in Site 1811, Section P, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
http://www.virtualwall.org/dd/DickinsonDT01a.htm
~ The Ranger Creed ~
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and "esprit de corps" of the Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move farther, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One hundred percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, my neatness of dress and care for equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.
"RANGERS LEAD THE WAY"
My brother David always gave everything he did in life 150%.
In Little League football, he aquired a knee injury that kept him from being a paratrooper, which was his first desire.
He fought in the Golden Gloves for a short time and his trainer told me that he was one of the best he ever worked with.
After finishing boot camp, David received orders in early 1967 to go to Germany. He requested his orders be changed, he wanted to go to Vietnam, he was set on that. His orders were changed and he was home on leave the first part of April, then off to Vietnam.
David called home when he was on R&R in Australia in late October. He said he had already arranged to do a second tour in Nam and was not sure if he would be able to come home in between the two tours.
In December, God had other plans for David.
He was such a caring member of our family, always willing to go the extra mile. I have 5 daughters, and they loved their Uncle Davy dearly. He was one of the best friends I had through out my life and he is missed tremendously.
I have been told by several of the men he served with that he was a highly effective soldier and they would trust him with their lives anytime.
He is and always will be a true hero to me, my daughters and our entire family.
David & Mom
"And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the Palm of His Hand."
It has been almost FOURTY YEARS now since David left us, over Half my life time...
It seems impossible, I still have such vivid memories of him...
I remember, when he was born...
I remember him as a toddler and watched him grow
into a fine, good looking young man...
How I miss my brother!
He was so ornery!
He used to drive me crazy!
Oh how I wish he were here, to drive me crazy now...
We still Love and Miss him, so very, very much!
And we know, that he is in a far better place...
He was so good with my girls, so caring and attentive... Their memories of David are such very, very proud ones.
"Now arises from hallowed ground a delicate cloud of bugle notes that softly say, go to sleep...Comrades true, born anew, peace to you. Your souls shall be where the heroes are and your memories shine like the morning star...Slumber well where the shells screamed and fell...The danger has passed, and now at last, go to sleep...
~ By Sgt Joyce Kilmer ~
“LEST I KEEP MY COMPLACENT WAY,
I MUST REMEMBER...
SOMEWHERE OUT THERE A PERSON DIED FOR ME,
AS LONG AS THERE MUST BE WAR,
I ASK AND I MUST ANSWER...
WAS I WORTH DYING FOR?
~ Eleanor Roosevelt ~
"You've never lived until you've almost died,
for those who fought for it,
life has a flavor the protected will never know.
~ Anon. - from Viet Nam, 1968 ~
Suddenly
you were gone and I found myself reaching into yesterdays,
grasping for all the moments that were shared with you...
Wishing to place them all on display shelves in my mind,
so that I may hold them near my heart...
This comforted me.
I must Thank You
for the memories you left with me...
An unforgettable smile...
A hug...
The late nights of pleasant conversations...
My life would have been void without them.
I cannot see you anymore,
but my heart can feel your smile
and your voice echoes through my mind,
like a favorite melody.
You were gone too soon...
We had so much left to talk about...
We had things left to do together...
I found myself wishing for more time...
If only we could turn back the clock...
We cannot....
You were here though, for a such a short time,
Our lives are richer because of that
and your memory will always warm our hearts.
We had to say "Farewell"...we hadn't planned on that...
Rest Well Sweet Brother...
Please know you are thought of fondly,
as I know on those quiet afternoons,
when I am lost in my memories,
you will be here with me...
I have your smile to warm me...Your voice rings in my ears...
I am so happy to have these things, it makes it easier to say,
You are not forever gone from me...
We'll be together again...
SOMEDAY....
by ~ Garnet Jenkins (copyright 1982)
REST YOUR HEAD NOW, WEARY SOLDIER.
CAST YOUR WEAPONS TO THE GROUND.
CLOSE YOUR EYES AND FEEL THE PEACE,
THE LIGHT OF JESUS FOLD AROUND.
HEED NOT OUR EARTHLY BATTLE CRIES,
THERE IS NO POST FOR YOU TO STAND,
SO REST NOW AS HE CARRIES YOU
WITHIN HIS LOVING HAND.
DO NOT LOOK BACK UPON US,
DISREGARD OUR SELFISH TEARS,
WALK IN THE SUNLIGHT OF THE SPIRIT,
FREE OF WAR OR PAIN AND FEAR.
YOUR DUTY HERE IS DONE NOW,
AS OURS WILL SOMEDAY BE,
SO GO HIM NOW TO PLACES ONLY HEROES SEE.
~Author Unknown~
THE YEARS OTHERS KNEW AS YOUTH,
"They " SPENT,
LEARNING THE MEANING OF DEATH.
"THE MOON GIVES YOU LIGHT,
THE BUGLES AND THE DRUMS GIVE YOU MUSIC
AND MY HEART, O MY SOLDIERS...
MY VETERANS,
MY HEART GIVES YOU LOVE."
~ WALT WHITMAN ~
No matter how long we are on this earth,
The more we have to realize
That life finds us living every day
With the unanswered
And the unresolved.
Faith helps us to live with the unanswered...
Hope helps us to live with the unresolved...
Trust helps us to accept...
And go on with the work of living.
~Rev. Mark Connolly~
We will Remember
How can one have much legacy in 19 short years?
David was well known around our neighborhood and
well liked. A lot of people that knew him around Denver,
came up to me, for many years after David died, to talk
about him or share their memories of him. It amazed me that
this still happened, over 30 years after his death.
What he did leave behind from my perspective, was a
grieving mother, which I know now, is a tremendous grief.
Something I could only assume at the time we lost David.
I only knew I lost my brother and it was most devastating to
me then and still is to this day. He was my friend.
He helped me so much with my girls, when he was staying
with me and the girls all adored him. He was as much of
a kid with them, as they were kids themselves. They had a lot of fun
together. I am thankful for the fact that my kids did know him,
and he knew them. Unfortunately, my brother Bobby's and my sister Diane's children didn't have that luxury.
Just recently, my daughter Carol, who now has a son 21 years old,
said to me, "Mom when Uncle Dave was around, I was so little then
and I always looked at him, as a grown man. Oh Mom, I realize now, he was so young....so young"
I truly hope others will take the time to put remembrances here, of the David they knew.
The young dead soldiers do not speak
Nevertheless, they are heard in the still houses:
Who has not heard them?
They have a silence that speaks for them at night
And when the clock counts.
They say: We were young. We have died.
Remember us.
They say: We have done what we could
But until it is finished it is not done.
They say: We have given our lives,
but until it is finished...
NO ONE can know what our lives gave.
They say: Our deaths are not ours: they are yours,
They will mean what you make them.
They say: Whether our lives and our deaths
were for Peace and a new hope
or for nothing we cannot say,
It is you who must say this.
We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning.
We were young, they say...
We have died;
Remember us.
by Archibald MacLeish,
1892-1982, American Poet
Connie mareck
I have met 2 good people via The Wall in the past couple of days..they love and miss you so very much..it is wonderful to see that you are not forgotten..I too go and talk with my brother Raymond Mareck..I may not see him but only in my minds eye and I feel him each and everyday in my heart..so as I read the comments left for you know that one more person has you in their thoughts as well peace be with you and your family
Feb 15, 2009
j d
Your Sister
Sgt Dickinson: I usually visit only sites of Marines or my several friends from other branches of the services who also sacrificed all for their County and corp, whichever it was. While visiting the sites of Marines who died forty years ago today and earlier this week (Dec. 24-27 1968), I noted your sister left comments of remembrance for some of them. I appreciate that. I also appreciate that your sister and friends still take time to visit your site and the sites of our forgotten heroes. You apparently are loved and still missed by your family. You remain ever young in their hearts. Semper If . . . it applies to all of us.
Dec 27, 2008
Davy b
davybaker@suddenlink.net
Another Brother
Kilgore, Tx.
Remembrance
David, my day usually begins, like the previous one. I move among, the websites of my heroes, to remember and honor them. I seldom print it. it's usually, like a silent prayer, but on this date, years ago, still a young man, you made, the Supreme Sacrifice. You and my brother, now share a collage at his website. As I honor one, I honor the other. You share, the traits which have made our nation, a sense of duty to God, family, and country and strong courage and dedication. He too, was self motivated and a hard task master. Had the two, of you met in life, you would have, become 'Brothers Always.' Thank you, for using those traits and talents, to protect our nation. May God bless, our nation and continue, to protect it by making people, like you. Rest in peace and know that, for as long as we remain here, YOU SHALL, BE FOREVER REMEMBERED!!!
Dec 6, 2008
Davy Baker
davybaker@suddenlink.net
another brother
Kilgore, Tx.
Remembrance
David, today, is Veterans Day and I'm honoring, my two favorite heroes, before the formal ceremonies start. It's one NCO., saluting another and it, is my honor to do it. Sis made, a beautiful picture of you and Arthur together, titled 'Brothers Always.' Two heroes, one Army and one, Air Force, having never met on earth joined together, as brothers for eternity. This war, did leave us a legacy, of something good and decent. Thank you, for helping preserve the freedoms, that The United States, has long enjoyed and God bless you and all, of the other heroes of all wars, cold and hot. Until later, ~brother to brother~ YOU SHALL, NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Nov 11, 2008
Davy Baker
davybaker@suddenlink.net
a kindred spirit
David, today, is my brother's, birthday. As I was, honoring one hero, I remember another. You are not, forgotten and you are loved, as a brother.
Jul 30, 2008
KEN KERBS
KKAK47@HOTMAIL.COM
To David Thomas Dickinson
I am so very sorry for what happened and we will never forget. I never met you David, but we probably walked on some of the same ground and drank from the same rivers.
All the best to your loving family.
Ken, 2nd/502nd/101st Airborne
Jun 15, 2008
Davy Baker
davybaker@suddenlink.net
Kilgore, Tx., 75662, USA
Common Kindred
I visited you, yesterday, but could not, see the keyboard. Tonight, I dry & type. Said a prayer, especially for you and Garnet, today, at our VFW., ceremony and plan, to meet you, my brother and friends, in the future. God bless you and your family and may God, heal Garnet's hurt, she misses so! You and the other heroes, will never be forgotten, not in my lifetime!
May 26, 2008
Madelyn Robertson
robertson494@yahoo.com
It would have been an honor on my part to have met you. But know that by some hand of fate I have met some of your family. They love you very much as I did the two friends that I lost.
I know you, like so many other thousands are at home now, a place of peace.
Thank you for you bravery when called upon to serve.
You will never be forgotten!
May God keep you ever close.......
Sep 27, 2007
Manuel Pino Jr. B co.2/8-1968
mpjr54@msn.com
Fellow Cav Brother and Denverite
Prayer of Remembrance "They grow not old, as we who remain grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we shall remember them. We shall remember them."
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
mark kapinos
schmur705@yahoo.com
rest well my cav brother
Monday, February 02, 2004
Daniel Lombardi
Friend and commrad in the 1st Cav
17502 E. Dickenson Pl.
Aurora, CO 80013 USA
Remembered
Saw you about a month before you went to be with the Lord in Phan Thiet. Go to Ft. Logan on most Memorial Days. Stop to say hi. Your Friend Dan.
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Kimberly Thomas
kimberly1270@comcast.net
Niece
Parker, CO
My Uncle
I met you before I was born. I loved you before I knew you. I am proud you are my Uncle Davey.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Doc Gilchrest
Gilchrest@hot.rr.com
Friend and team medic
253, Jackson lane, China spring, TX.,76633, USA
From our first day, on the hill, until our last mission together, in the mountains above Dalat, You were my friend and my mentor. It was you, that made the names, of LRRPS and RECONDOS stand out, above the rest. From Underdog, to Tom Terrific there were none, better than you. Your face shines, as brightly in my memory today, as it did then. My mourning, has turned to pride and I pray, that it will never dim, with age.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Carol Hodges
calyju@aol.com
Niece
Warsaw, VA 22572
On my heart.
I had the honor of reading names for the traveling wall Friday, May 18. I took my 2 older children who are living at home, David, named for you, and Lynsie. We each were given a 15 min time period. After all I have read about and heard about, I never considered the death toll as a day by day event. We never got out of July. Forty-five minutes of reading and we never got out of July. You can imagine how silly I felt when I realized how foolish the notion that I would get to read your name if we all just read fast enough. I doubt that your name was gotten to before evening. We read from 11:15 to 12:00noon. Missing you very much and praising God for the memories I still have of you. Moonpies and spankings! I love you, Uncle Davy!
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
To ALL the Dickinson Family'
It is my honor and priviledge to be allowed to pay tribute here to your Son, Brother, Uncle and My brother in arms. David was my friend, a wonderful person, a leader of men and a courageous hero. He will always be remembered by those of us who served with him, for his steadfast encouragement, humor, inteligence, leadership and love of family. We who knew him during our time in Viet Nam, even if ever so briefly, will always remember his larger than life personna. Dave Dickinson was a Man's man and a hero to all. This world is a much better place for having had the gift of the likes of a David Dickinson. Such a very short period of time here with so much affirmed by those that came to know him. America lives and continues to thrive and prosper thru the heroics of people so willing to lead and sacrafice. I will never forget Dave, and I am ever so thankful to have been his friend. The pleasure was all mine.
Donald "Skeeter" Pettibone
