Post Everlasting
Eulogy for a Veteran
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on the snow.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
Post 473 Legionnaires and Sons Squadron members are dedicated to rendering one final salute to our brothers and sisters who have "completed their final mission" here on earth. These faithful servants of our beloved country have been honorably and respectfully transferred to Post Everlasting. May The Lord rest their souls and comfort their loved ones.
2024
2024
17 January - Robert D. Gaylor / U.S. Air Force
14 April - Merle Rickels / U.S. Marine Corps
2023
17 July - Thomas J. "Tom" Shannon / U.S. Marine Corps
18 November - Jerry L. Ortgies / U.S. Air Force
20 December - Paul B. Benischek / U.S. Army
31 December - Kenton C. "Ken" Heggebo / U.S. Army
2022
3 January -- Paul J. Lasack / U.S. Air Force
2 July -- Dennis P. "Denny" Teymer / U.S. Army
9 July -- Richard E. "Dick" Merkel / U.S. Air Force
11 August -- Richard L. "Dick" Sawyer / U.S. Air Force
29 October -- Leon E. "Bud" Kyarsgaard / U.S. Army
2021
13 August -- Paul D. "Dave" Flory / U.S. Army
2020
9 January -- Merlin T. Latare / U.S. Navy
1 July -- Glenn D. Zaruba / U.S. Army
2019
9 February -- Dwaine R. Persels / U.S Army
12 April -- Melvin J. Latare / U.S. Navy
1 June -- Duane L. "Bud" Christensen / U.S. Navy
19 September -- Richard A. Bahnsen / U.S. Army
2018
21 April -- Theodore J. Birdsall / U.S. Marine Corps
14 June -- DeWayne W. Shedeck / U.S. Air Force
19 June -- James A. White / U.S. Army
25 June -- Larry F. Zaruba / U.S. Marine Corps
5 December -- Francis W. Zaruba / U.S. Army
2017
23 October -- Glen A. Regennitter / U.S. Army