David Bruce PetersonCaptain
225TH AVN CO, 223RD AVN BN, 17TH AVN GROUP, 1 AVN BDE
Army of the United States
30 March 1946 - 21 March 1969
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The database page for David Bruce Peterson
We never met, but I still know you. Through pictures, stories, and the words 'what might have been,' I can remember you too, Uncle.
Your mother was never the same. Your memory poured out of her soul constantly, like a faucet that couldn't be turned off. Her eyes, her fists, her breath were saturated with you. My, how she loved you. It was your face she saw the night she finally let go.
Sorry we couldn't save you, David. Sorry that you were given every opportunity but that to live.
We love you. You are remembered always.
From his niece.
A Note from The Virtual WallCaptain Peterson was killed when his aircraft, OV-1C tail number 62-5854, was shot down during a photo recon run over the Plei Trap Valley in western Pleiku Province. His observer, SP5 Norman N. McCauley, survived the incident.
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 20 Jul 2007
Last updated 08/10/2009