Olen McKnight 48th Combat Engineer
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Mr. Olen McKnight, S/Sgt. Co A 48th Engrs went to be with the Lord on 24 February 2006. A native of Clinton Arkansas he was one of the driving forces of the 1108 reunion committee. WE will miss him, may he rest in Peace.

 

Thank you Al Kincer for submitting this to me. Rest in peace!

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#2

This is Mark McKnight, Olen McKnight's son. I regret to inform you all that my dad passed away yesterday afternoon (Fri. Feb. 24). I know he held all of you in high regard, and our family is grateful for the friendship you have shared with Dad through the years. We haven't yet finalized plans for his service, but I will try to let you know as soon as we do.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mark McKnight

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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Al sent me this obit from the local newspaper. I wanted to mention that he was also a member of our Frapper Map. So sorry to lose one of ours. :(

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Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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Mark; My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. It may be true that we are leaving at the rate of a thousand a day, but ONE is more than anyone should bear.

 

And there are others on Marion's listing below that I wish to share the following.

 

I have a poem that I share with friends that suffer a loss of someone dear. It was sent to me at a time of great loss and I would like to share it with you, and your families. Reading it has helped me through many difficult times. I trust it will for all you too.

 

 

 

 

To those I love and those who love me

 

When I am Gone, release me, let me go

I have so many things to see and do

You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears

be happy that we had so many years.

 

I gave you my love, you can only guess

how much you gave me in happiness

I thank you for the love you each have shown

but now it's time I traveled alone.

 

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must

then let your grief be comforted by trust

It's only a while that we must part

so bless the memories within your heart.

 

So if you need me, call and I will come

Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near

And if you listen within your heart, you'll hear

all my love around you, soft and clear.

 

And then when you must come this way alone

I'll greet you with a smile and say "Welcome Home"

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