Obituaries: Cpl. Austin E. McDavid, 1945, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: August 30, 1945 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Burial Of Cpl. A. E. McDavid On Luzon Told In Letter

A letter from his chaplain describing burial services on Luzon of Cpl. Austin
E. McDavid was received recently by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDavid
of Route 2, Winnfield.

Cpl. McDavid was a veteran of almost two years of fighting in the South
Pacific.

The letter received from Cpl. McDavid's Chaplain is quoted below:

"Dear Mr. and Mrs. McDavid:

You have heard from the War Department of the death of your son, Austin, and
as his Chaplain I would like to direct your thoughts to God's Sacred Word as
the source of all comfort.

Your son received a Christian burial with full military honors in the United
States Cemetery at Sonton Barbra, Luzon, Philippine Island.  His comrades were
present at the service, serving as pallbearers and forming the firing squad. 
Those with whom he served his country stood in formation at his grave and thus
gave evidence of respect and affection they felt for him.

The cemetery in which his body rests is most beautiful and a white cross
bearing his name marks his grave.  As Christians, we trust the Divine wisdom
and love of our Almighty God.  With St. Paul we say: "I know that all things
work together for the good of those who love God."

To them that are called accordingly to his purpose this is the source of our
hope and strength.  The Psalmist beautifully pens this thought:

'The Lord is My Shepard I shall not want.  I shall dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.'  Lovingly, our Blessed Savior spoke, 'Let not your heart be
troubled - Ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are
many mansions.  If it were not so I would have told you.  I go to prepare a
place for you and if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and
receive you unto Myself - that where I am, then Ye may also be.

We live in sure and certain hope of the resurrection and the Blessed reunion
with all whom we love in the presence of our Heavenly Father."