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DAVID, LT. COL., USMC, in Iraq, July 28, 2004. Lt. Col. David Greene, USMC, husband of Sarah Bleccker Greene of Shelburne, VT, father of Jena M. Greene and Wesley D. Greene of Shelburne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roswell Greene of Punta Gorda, FL, brother of Roswell John Greene of CA., Donna (Jan) Perreault of Cary, N.C. and Karen (John) Evans of Farmington Hills, MI. He was born Aug. 12, 1964 in New York State and was a 1986 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He was a Cobra helicopter pilot in the USMC. A Memorial Service will be held Sat., Aug. 7, 2004 at 3 P.M. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 1109 Main St., Branford, CT. Burial will be private at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers Donations may be made to his children's education fund; David Greene Memorial Fund, c/o Lt. Col. Harry English, Law Office of HA English & Associates, PC, 3111 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. THE W.S. CLANCEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 504 Main St., Bradford is in charge of arrangements. For direction and online memorial see www.wsclancey.com
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Memories and Condolences
for David Greene
Anthony Breault
September 17, 2013
Dave-
Semper Fi. Many good memories of you surface even after all these years. My well-wishes go to your wondeful wife and children; legacies to the man you were.
New England
May 5, 2013
In memory and honor of Lt. Col David Greene. We will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
August 1, 2012
July 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. David S. Greene:
Always remembering David. "Some gave all."
francis Bergin
June 22, 2012
www.camdencycleriders.com
Koen van Woensel
June 19, 2012
Dear family and friends of Lt. Col. Mr. David S. Greene:
I saw the tribute to Lt. Greene at the end of an episode of 24. I found this website after Googleing Lt. Greene's name. My name is Koen van Woensel and i live in the Netherlands. Although i did not know Lt. Greene i would very much like to communicate my great respect for him and for the braveness and sacrifices he made.
As a 50+ inhabitant of the Netherlands i very much would like to show my tremendous respect for Lt. Greene, and for all American soldiers that continiously do most of the work in trying to make this world a better place. I feel undiscribable humble and thankfull.
Although my post here is spontainious and i am speaking for myself, i am very sure that i also speak for many many many fellow inhabitants of the Netherlands.
The tribute to Lt. Greene on 24 was very impressive. For me this tribute struck me like lightening because it made ALL reality that i already knew suddenly very personal. I realise myself that behind the loss of live of every American soldier there is a personal background like Lt. Col. David Greene's.
By asking the family and friends of Lt. Col David S. Greene to accept my respect i hope they allow me to let this be a declaration of respect to all American Soldiers that offered their life for peace and well being of ALL people in every country.
At the same time; The tribute on 24 and al the things i have read about Lt. Col. David Greene made an irrasable impression on me. Because of this i will also remeber Lt. Col David S. Greene's name for ever.
with endless respect, from the Netherlands,
Koen van Woensel
E-mail: [email protected]
frank Bergin
January 4, 2012
We are making a park in Camden NY for David
he went thur School hear
www.camdencycleriders.com
Stephen Ritter
July 30, 2011
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. David S. Greene:I had the privilege of serving with Lt.Col. Greene as a reservist with HMLA-775. Please know that he will always be remembered all year long, and not just on the anniversary of his death. From Memorial Day thru Labor Day I display a sign that reads "Always Remember" at my house. It always prompts a question about its meaning from company or passersby. I tell people of his honorable service and sacrifice. Know that many prayers are sent your way and Lt.Col. Greene will always be remembered with reverence by my family....Semper Fi
Peggy Childers
July 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. David S. Greene:
Please accept my remembrance of David on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Hal English
May 29, 2011
Sarah, Jenna and Wes- Rhino is still in our hearts and memories for his service and sacrifice. He was a great husband, father, employee, boss, Marine Reservist, Pilot and friend. We miss him and our prayers are with you, his family each and every day.
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Peggy Childers
July 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. David S. Greene:
Remembering David on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Brian Ivey
July 9, 2010
We Honor the sacrafice of Col. Greene and all those fallen for freedom our freedom!! We have not forgotten and will not forget those fighting for us now!!!
May God bless America and Your Family
Sempre Fi
barb whitehead
May 25, 2010
The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]
Peggy Childers
July 28, 2009
To the family of Lt. Col. David S. Greene:
David gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peter Shawhan
April 6, 2009
Dear Sarah, Jena and Wesley --
Please know that you are not the only ones who remember, with respect and gratitude, the life and service of your late husband and father. I have not forgotten what he, and you, sacrificed in defending my freedom.
In Memory of David ~ (Debra Estep)
July 28, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know David, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
July 31, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Lcpl. Gumbert
November 9, 2006
Sir, you we one of the finest me i have ever met. You were more than my boss you were my friend.
Peter Shawhan
October 21, 2006
10/21/06
Dear Sarah, Jena and Wesley --
One of the reasons that I and my family have freedom in our lives is that your husband and father was willing to place his life at risk to defend his country. He was not the only one to sacrifice for that. You, too, pay a price for my freedom, every day. I cannot know what that costs you, but I want you to know that I remember what he did, that I reflect on the meaning of his life, and that I am grateful not only to him but also to you for the freedom that I and my family have. May God give you strength every day of your lives, and help you to remember the love that your husband and father had for you.
Respectfully,
Peter Shawhan
Garnet Jenkins
July 28, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Marine, on the anniversary of the day he made the Supreme Sacrifice for our country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his service.
Rest Well David Greene, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that you are a true American hero, who is loved and missed.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Greene family.
Those who Made this Sacrifice for our freedom, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
There is an inscription on a Gate at
Arlington National Cemetery that reads;
" Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."
SSGT CHRISTOPHER EXLEY USMC
June 28, 2006
LT COL GREENE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME THROUGHOUT MY CAREER IN THE MARINE CORPS. HE WAS THE SIMPLEST MOST PERSONABLE OFFICER I HAVE YET TO SERVE WITH. OOH RAH, YOU WON'T EVER BE FORGOTTEN IN MY FAMILY.
AKBAR RASHAD
June 25, 2006
WHAT A HERO!
Linda Flannery
June 7, 2006
Lt. Col. Greene has not been forgotten.
He will be remembered as a great American Hero.
May your family find the peace and comfort they deserve.
Tanya Caldwell
August 31, 2005
My prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Martin Wallace
July 30, 2005
I know David's sister Karen, she has so much love & praise for her brother, & the job he did. But god has a way of always taking the good people first, David was definetly one of them. My thoughts are always with her. Love Martin x x
Susan Johnson
April 19, 2005
May God bless your family at this time. I did not know Lt. Col. Greene, but I am very grateful for his selfless sacrifice to secure freedom for others. May he now rest in God's loving embrace. God bless America and her heros!
Mary Meszaros
August 5, 2004
All of us at GBCA have fond memories of working with Dave. He was one of the most honorable men you could ever meet. I remember Walter, one of our staff members, had commented that he'd heard the roar of military aircraft flying low over the Wissahickon Valley one night. He asked Dave if he knew what that was. Dave replied, "Yes. It's the sound of freedom."
Joann Piazza
August 5, 2004
I worked for Dave at GBCA. We will all miss him. He touched so many of our lives. Dave and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Weaver
August 5, 2004
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Dave was a hero to all of us. His courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
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