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Sergeant Harold Burton Davis
January 8, 1920 ~ February 1, 1944 (age 24) 24 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Rose Harmon-Palaile
on August 13, 2017 5:14 AM
Message from Major Janice Messenheimer-Courtney, Ohio Hall of Fame Veteran, Class of 2015
August 12, 2017 12:20 PM
What a wonderful service was planned for Sergeant Davis on his return back to the United States of America. May God bless your family and all those who took time to honor him. He was a true hero of the "Greatest Generation" and I am humbled to know we do not give up on finding those who helped make America the land of the free and home of the brave! Peace be with you, Janice Messenheimer-Courtney
A candle was lit by Pat Davis
on August 12, 2017 10:40 AM
Blessings for Harold and his family.
Blessings for Harold and his family.
A candle was lit by Pat Davis
on August 12, 2017 10:37 AM
Message from John & Debbie Britton
August 12, 2017 10:30 AM
Welcome Home Hero! Thank you for your service to this great country! You will not be forgotten ...
A candle was lit by John & Debbie Britton
on August 12, 2017 10:28 AM
Message from David Lawter, MSW/LISW
August 12, 2017 8:29 AM
Rest in Peace Sgt. Harold Burton Davis. You service and life is noted by all and we extend our highest regards to you and your family. DL
A candle was lit by Bill Harrier
on August 11, 2017 8:46 PM
Message from Sgt John and Connie Basher
August 11, 2017 5:25 PM
Sgt Harold Davis and family. I played with friends till the street lights came on. I played baseball, football and kick the can. I graduated high school went to college, and served or country in the Middle East. I raised 3 boys, have 3 grand daughters and owned bussinesses got married, bought a house and went broke. I was able to have the freedom to do such because of men like my father and of you Sgt Davis. Thank you for giving up so much so i could enjoy so much!!!!! I'm glad your family can celebrate your life in peace now. Welcome home!!
Message from Heidi & Steve Reed
August 11, 2017 8:24 AM
Welcome home & thank you for your service. May you now R.I.P
A candle was lit by Heidi & Steve Reed
on August 11, 2017 8:22 AM
A candle was lit by Lori Danison
on August 10, 2017 4:22 PM
Message from Lauren Evans
August 10, 2017 4:22 PM
I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last solemn act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God and those who have the superintendence of them into his Holy keeping. -General George Washington at Valley Forge
God Bless America! God Bless You for your sacrifice!
God Bless America! God Bless You for your sacrifice!
Message from Lori Danison
August 10, 2017 4:20 PM
The purpose of all war is ultimately peace. -Saint Augustine
May your family now have peace that you are now home. Thank you for your sacrifice!
God Bless America! God Bless You!
May your family now have peace that you are now home. Thank you for your sacrifice!
God Bless America! God Bless You!
A candle was lit by Lauren EVas
on August 10, 2017 2:08 PM
Message from M.L.
August 10, 2017 1:15 PM
Thank you Sgt. Davis. May you rest in peace.
Message from Mary Jane McMullin-Plute
August 10, 2017 11:39 AM
I am so happy you're Home now. Your family will be at peace now. My God and his Angels wrap their arms around your family. XOXO
A candle was lit by Mary Jane McMullin-Plute and family
on August 10, 2017 11:37 AM
A candle was lit by Teresa L Sito
on August 10, 2017 11:29 AM
Message from Anonymous
August 10, 2017 8:34 AM
Patriotism is like your faith in Christ
You are glad you have received the gift and would give your life to keep it.
Thank you Sergeant Davis , thank you Jesus.
Bless the family and friends that grieve.
You are glad you have received the gift and would give your life to keep it.
Thank you Sergeant Davis , thank you Jesus.
Bless the family and friends that grieve.
Message from Alesia Riggle Fowler
August 9, 2017 8:33 PM
John was my great Grandpa, my mother is Jean Ann, I really loved John as a grandpa and they both always had a big hug for me when I was little. May God be with the family as he can finally come home to rest! Harold gave me the freedom I have today and my family is thankful for his sacrifice.
Message from Kelly Davis Roberts
August 9, 2017 5:16 PM
My Uncle Harold has been my hero since I was a child. It is an honor to represent my father, Edgel Davis, in welcoming home his beloved brother. To be able to reunite Harold with his mother and father who loved him so much is a joy for our family. I only wish his parents and siblings were here to see all of this. Our gratitude goes out to everyone involved in honoring Harold's sacrifice for his country. This will be a day we will never forget. We love you Uncle Harold!
Message from Diana Hatkow
August 9, 2017 2:23 PM
Thank you Sergeant Davis for making the extreme sacrifice for our country. I am so often intrigued by a wartime picture, or article, or perhaps a brief encounter and a memory from a Veteran. My heart weeps for those whom have family waiting on the return of an MIA or POW or Wounded in action. God has given Sgt Davis the honor of once again being in his so beloved country. His Mother will now rest with her son once again. Thank you Lord for such a blessing!
Message from Evelyn King
August 9, 2017 2:21 PM
What an amazing, yet sad, tribute. Sgt. Davis is receiving a welcome home a hero deserves. A great honor for him, his family, and his fellow Americans who want to say thank you for your sacrifice. God Bless.
A candle was lit by Evelyn King
on August 9, 2017 2:15 PM
Message from Patricia Calihan
August 9, 2017 10:56 AM
My family, Evert and Pauline, brother Tom, and myself, were next door neighbors to Johnny B for many years. My mother often told me how his parents grieved for their son. Harold was a true hero. God bless his family as he comes home to rest.
Message from Kelly davis Roberts
August 9, 2017 5:21 PM
Thank you so much. I remember Pauline from when I was a kid and visiting my grandpa John.
Message from CMSgt (retired) Terry Rosta
August 8, 2017 2:38 PM
Thank you for your sacrifice Sergeant Davis, and welcome home.
"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air...
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark or even eagle flew --
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high un-trespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God".
John Magee
"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air...
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark or even eagle flew --
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high un-trespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God".
John Magee
Message from A.J. Tarquino
August 7, 2017 7:16 PM
I did not know Harold or any of his family for that matter. When I found his obituary I find it an honor to learn that he is finally coming home to rest. R.I.P. Harold Burton Davis. It's an honor to learn that you are home after seventy-three years. My condolences to all of his family...
A.J. Tarquino Nashport, Ohio
A.J. Tarquino Nashport, Ohio
A candle was lit by rest in peace
on August 7, 2017 2:39 PM
Message from Jean Ann Smith Riggle
August 6, 2017 11:17 PM
Dick I am so glad to see this honor. I didn't know your family but John married my grandma so he was my grandpa God Bless
Message from Jean Ann Smith Riggle
August 6, 2017 11:10 PM
To Dick and family. You know that John was my grandpa. He married my grandma Smith. I know John would be so proud of this celebration. God Bless yall.
Message from Lela Stottsberry Adams
August 6, 2017 7:49 PM
Welcome Home Sgt. Davis. As a young girl I attended the same Free Methodist church as you attended. I never knew you nor your mother. However, your father was a wonderful man. His testimony was always of his love for Christ. I have thought of him often through out the years. Lela Stottsberry Adams
Message from Jean Ann Smith Riggle
August 6, 2017 11:13 PM
I was raised in the First Free Methodist church too. I remember your family.
Message from Darrell and Linda Warne
August 5, 2017 9:17 PM
Dick and Carolyn, Read the interesting story of your Uncle. So glad Sgt. Davis is finally coming here this week to 'rest in peace' at home in Zanesville. He certainly was a hero of 'The Greatest Generation" and deserves every honor that will be bestowed upon him at this time of his homecoming. Warm regards, Darrell and Linda Warne
Message from Garry T. & Linda Porter
August 1, 2017 5:25 PM
Welcome home Sgt. Davis. Proud to claim you as family. Rest in the peace that being "home" brings. Garry Porter & Family. (Edgel's oldest grandson)
Message from Kelly Davis Roberts
August 9, 2017 5:22 PM
Thank you so much. Love you all!
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