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David Warren MacArthur

Sarasota, Florida

1924 - 2017

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MacArthur, David Warren August 31, 1924 - January 20, 2017Remarkable Lieutenant Colonel David Warren MacArthur 92, of Venice, Florida died peacefully at home on Friday, January 20, 2017. David, born in Boston, Massachusetts was the son of Vaughn H. and Dorothy Betts MacArthur. Dave was a veteran...

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Always gracious, inquisitive, kind and humble. A true Hero! A man worthy of praise but never seeking it.

He now soars in the heavens... with angels.

It was my privilege to have met David at a reunion of Korea War Veterans (502nd Tactical Control Group). We were in Framingham, Mass,around 1984, and he was kind enough to let me interview him about his WW2 and Korea battle events.
He was truly a professional military leader.
I was very impressed at his humility and courtesy, the marks of persons of quality.
We were all blessed to have known David.
My condolences to his widow and children.
John Michael Quinn. Capt USAF...

We feel so honored to have known such an extraordinary hero who never called attention to himself. We extend our love and deepest condolences to Dave's loving wife, Sharon, and to all his family.

My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the MacArthur family. I have never had the privilege in my lifetime of meeting someone as honorable, brave and courageous as David MacArthur. We can only imagine the pain and suffering that Dave endured through the wars trying to protect and fight for our country. He was truly an exceptional, special and remarkable person and it was an honor to have known him. I will personally miss his funny sense of humor, quick wit, and always cheerful and...

Without a doubt this man was not only a hero for his country but no better friend could another human being ever have.
God Bless you my friend!
Will