David Edward Hall, 60, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday October 11th. A visitation service will be held Friday October 14th 2011 from 6-8 PM at the Mount Olivet Funeral Home and a celebration of his life on Saturday October 15th 2011 at 2:30 PM at Calvary Cathedral Church in Fort Worth.
David spent his life living for others following the example of his Lord Jesus Christ. He believed that we are to live for each other and that the highest calling a man can have is to lay down his life for his friends. David laid down his life everyday putting himself second; believing that while we were all created equal, we each have unique ways in which we can be Jesus to this world.
Over the last 15 years, David’s heart broke for the men and women of our military, law enforcement and first responders. David believed that each person has a duty to live and that he could best dispense his duty by giving final honors to those who have laid down their lives for others. As the Belladier, David honored thousands of US servicemen and women, Firefighters and Police Officers. At each service with each note reverberating from the Liberty Bell, David did what he could with what he was given.
He found that as he used what he was given, God brought others to labor with him and consequently joined and worked with many like minded organizations including: Son’s of the American Revolution, Son’s of the American Legion, The Patriot Guard Riders, and The Texas Navy.
His work with these organizations and his service to his fellow man brought many
honors and awards to his door. David has received commendations from Presidents Clinton and Bush. He received a commission as an Admiral in the Texas Navy by Governor Rick Perry, in addition to numerous awards from civic, corporate, and government organizations. These awards include the highest Civilian awards from the Sons of the American Revolution and The American Legion, commendations from the Military Order of World Wars & the Veterans Administration and the New York Fire Department, and many letters of appreciations.
David was born on August 3rd 1951 in Hannibal Missouri. Blessed with a large family, he is survived by his wife Phyllis, their 5 children, Bethany, Aaron, Phillip, Caleb, Jordan; 19 grandchildren; his 5 brothers, Daniel, Paul, Jonathan, James, Andrew; his sister Miriam and 25 nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Vivian Hall, his brother Mark Hall and many beloved family members.
The Bell will continue to do its duty to honor those who give the last full measure of devotion. In lieu of flowers donations to the Liberty Bell and Law Memorial Foundation are requested and will be used to carry on the important work David started. Donations can be sent to:
The Liberty Bell and Law Memorial Foundation
PO Box 77843
Fort Worth, TX 76177.
