I was deeply saddened to learn of the death on Nov. 18 of one of Tamworth’s most beloved residents David Eastman. He was well-known as a naturalist, author, radio show host and newspaper columnist. A retired Army captain and helicopter pilot, he was a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran and combat hero. His nature column “Country Ecology” was full of interesting and often surprising information about the natural world.
A Catholic Mass funeral at Our Lady of the Mountains in North Conway will be held on Friday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. A Christian military burial at the N.H. State Veterans’ Cemetery in Boscawen will be celebrated the same day at 2:30 p.m. Condolences to Dave’s family and many friends.
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