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View a eulogy for William David Burroughs, USMA '55, who passed away on March 21, 1999.

William David Burroughs

West Point, 1955

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Stan Harvill on March 27, 1999:

I first came to know Dave when we were in the same batallion as cadets. He was later our leader in primary pilot training at Moore AB in Mission, TX. Later still we were on the faculty together at USAFA- he in English and I in Engineering Mechanics. My most vivid recollection of him was at the 40th reunion when we attended a mass in one of the hotel rooms with Fr Oscar and other Catholic classmates. It was the closest I have ever felt to classmates as we prayed for our fallen comrades. Dave exemplified the highest ideals to which we all strive. In his quiet courage and strength he set the mark for the rest of us. May God bless you, Dave, and be a comfort to your family.

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