David Charles Leach
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Dave has touched many people in the course of his life, and we're hearing from many of you.
If you would like to post a message, just email it (along with any photos that are meaningful to you) to clap9999@verizon.net. I hope this brings back a happy time in your life; it does that for me. Thank you, Cathy
12/15/09
We sent David off with a moving tribute at Arlington National Cemetary. It was an almost balmy day and lots of David's friends, family and colleagues were there to pay their respects. The Patriot Guard Riders rode in at the beginning, stood guard during, and saluted us out at the end of the ceremony. Chaplain Key was perfect in his depiction of Dave's life, and his personal exhortation, thanks to his Grandmother, to 'give a big hug' to those you love (we did, and we thank you). The staff at Arlington was professional and personal. Andrea Stephens-Jackson, our Cemetery Representative, took good care of us; and our 'Army Arlington Lady', Judy Caldwell, could not have been kinder. The soldiers who performed the flag ceremony, the rifle volly and Taps, were Army perfect. We could feel the brotherhood, and we are so grateful that Arlington welcomed David in such a truly wonderful way. Thanks to all of you who were there. It means a lot to us.
