Melvin O'Neal Welborn

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07 Jun 2007 We never knew Mr. Welborn, he was in Vietman with our father Billy Drawdy. We have heard stories and wonderful things about him. We have talked with his famiy who love him very much. Empty Visit A cold wind blows and scuttles leaves about the brittle grass an old man huddles in his coat a shiver comes to pass a woman takes his hand in hers and looks into his face together they recall the things that brought them to this place A summer day, they said goodbye to a young man they both knew their tears were filled with fear and pride but he knew what he must do He held them both and smiled at them but would not say goodbye "I'll see you soon" was all he said as a tear fell from his eye So now they sit together and recall him as a boy delighted and delightful, he was their only joy Now all grown up a hero, he finally has come home back to fields and forests which in his boyhood he would roam The couple turn their gazes up as snow falls from the sky knowing that the son they love will always be nearby They turn to leave as icy winds blow the freezing rain that coats the polished marble stone that bears their soldier's name �Copyright January 2004 by Judith L. Floyd (Sarah Waters) From a friend. E-mail address is not available.

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 07 Jun 2007
Last updated 08/10/2009