Thomas Duane DarlingSpecialist FourA CO, 3RD BN, 39TH INF RGT, 9 INF DIV Army Of The United States 14 February 1947 - 20 March 1967 Martin, TN Panel 16E Line 120 |
 
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In the fall of 1963, a very UNself-assured freshman girl was assigned a study hall seat on the table with the senior co-captain of the football team of Martin High School. Tommy Duane Darling was a gentle giant with beautiful green eyes, a shy smile and a heart of gold. The compassion with which he handled my huge crush speaks volumes about the person that he was - he made me feel very special. In the spring of 1967 when I heard that Tommy had given his life for our country, it felt like a candle had been snuffed out on the other side of the world. Every year, I put a yellow rose for friendship on his grave on his Valentine's Day birthday. At the traveling replica of the wall, along with his rose, I left a note promising I haven't forgotten. And my adult children will never forget this hero who was gone before they were born. I was so blessed by the "chance" study hall seat assignment that gave me the opportunity to know this wonderful person and hero. Nancy Brooks Maynard, |
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A memorial from his Friend, Nancy Brooks Maynard 3677 Palmersville Hwy 89, Dresden, Tn 38225 consideriris@yahoo.com 30 Jun 2001 |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)