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George David Deceased
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October 10, 1893 - August 24, 1978 My father was an Assyrian born in Persia (Iran) and received his U.S. citizenship by volunteering to serve in the US Army during WWI. He was stationed in France and Germany. When he was discharged from the Army he returned to Chicago, Illinois/Gary, Indiana. He died at the age of 86. The most touching story of my father took place on Thanksgiving Day ~ 1946. All three sons had returned home after WWII. It was the first time the family had been together in five years. When my father attempted to say grace he was too overcome with emotion to speak. There were only tears.
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Suria David Deceased
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The 3 star flag was proudly displayed in our window showing that there were three David brothers serving during WWII
My mother was also an Assyrian born in Persia and lived 86 years but lived thirteen years after her husband's death as my father was thirteen years older than my mother. Her greatest joy was cooking delicious Assyrian dishes for her family. |
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Arthur David Deceased
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August 25, 1922 - November 12, 1986 My brother Arthur served in the US Army during WWII. My oldest brother Arthur lived to the age of 65. He was a kind hearted man and gave an allowance to every one of his brothers and his sister when we were growing up. He was in the Civilian Conservation Core as a teenager. He made $30.00 a month. He was allowed to keep $8.00 a month and the remaining $22.00 was sent home to help his family through the depression. Shortly after leaving the CCC he served in the Army and was stationed overseas.
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Leonard David Deceased
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My brother Leonard served in the US Army during WWII. He lived to the age of 72. His wife Violet passed away years before him. He never remarried. Until they passed away, Leonard took care of his older brother Arthur and his mother in his home in Hobart, Indiana. Children: Leonard Jr. - Bonnie - Doug
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Walter David Deceased
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May 5, 1927 - September 14, 1971 My brother Walter served in the US Army during WWII. Walter was a decorated veteran and a POW/MIA (prisoner of war missing in action) survivor. Walter died at the age of 45 and received a posthumous award from Richard Nixon in addition to an award from Harry Truman. After returning home from his ordeal, Wally was never able to return to a normal civilian life. To view Walter's awards click here.
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Janice David Deceased
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1937 - 1962
My sister Janice was murdered at the age of 24 by a drunk driver. Her husband was in the US Army stationed in Germany and was only two months away from being discharged. |
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Kenneth David
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My brother Kenneth is pictured here with his wife Lennie who passed away in October of 1994 after 44 years of marriage. Kenneth lives in Hobart, Indiana with his wife Arlene. Children: Kenneth Jr. - Laura - John (deceased) - Mary Beth |
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Richard David Deceased
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My brother Richard spent four years in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He lost his battle with cancer on October 15, 2009. Children: Linda
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Ron David
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Ron spent four years in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict and lives in Salkum, Washington with his wife Kathie. Children: Greg - Cindy - Mark
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An
American Family
