Dave and I met at Lowry AFB in 1969 and attended Munitions Maintenance Specialist school together.  After graduation we were assigned to Nellis AFB, Nevada along with two other classmates, Chester Rybicki and Fred Schnierlein.  We were all very close and did a lot of things together.  In July 1970 Dave and I were sent TDY to Kadena AB, Okinawa for 90 days in support of Arc Light B-52D missions in Vietnam.  Afterwards, we returned to Nellis until May 1971.  Dave and I were once again reassigned together to Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam, for a year where we supported MK-82 15,000 lb Daisy Cutter bombing missions in Cambodia under Operation Commando Vault.  On our return to Travis AFB, California, we rented a car and drove to Bell, CA and Dave's home.  Got to meet the family.  On our drive into the L.A. basin the sun was a dull brown color from the heavy wildfire smoke.  I'll never forget that.  After Vietnam, we lost track of each other as Dave separated from the Air Force and I continued on.  Not that I wasn't trying to relocate him.  I have looked for him many times off and on over the internet, but no luck.  I am still in touch with Chester and Fred.  Chester told me just a couple months ago that he also had gone home with Dave on a weekend from Nellis, and he too met the family.  I finally found Dave on Facebook in 2020, but was deeply saddened to find that he passed in 2013.  You'll be missed, my brother.  God speed.

MSgt Gregory Thomas, USAF, Retired

David was a true friend. I met him at Bell PD and will always remember his smile.

Dave was my friend and partner at Bell PD.  We shared many memories, both on and off duty.

We couldn't have imagined that last Easter would be our last with our cousin.  He was a patriot and loved his family above all.  Our hearts go out to Aunt Gladys, Pam, Richard, Mike, and all the kids who called him dad and grandpa.

I remember David Weldon from St. Rose of Lima grade school in Maywood.  I remember his twin and younger brother also.  David and his brother were older and in grade school seemed like such grown ups as I was a few years younger.  I will always remember the red/brown hair and freckles of youthful boys.
My prayers are with you.  May good memories bring some comfort.

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David Alan Weldon

30 March, 1950 – 19 February, 2013

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