David Goodwin
Tomb Relief
Tomb Dates
Mar 1960 - Jan 1962Society Membership
Founding FatherObituary
David Woodward Goodwin, 76, of Beaverton, passed away on March 4, 2014 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born May 5, 1937 in White Plains, NY to Harold and Ladorn Goodwin. He received a BS in Physical Education from Springfield College in 1959. A gifted athlete, he competed in gymnastics and skiing. Also in 1959 he proudly served in the Army as part of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, VA. He married Kate Murray and had two children, son Christopher and daughter Kelly. He opened a men’s store, the London Squire in Roswell,NM. He divorced and was married to Edna Webb, on November 13, 1971 and adopted her two daughters, Mary and Heather. They were married almost 42 years until her death in September 2014. He served as Physical Director of the YMCA of Spokane, WA and later returned to retail after moving to Beaverton and was a longtime employee of JC Penney’s.Outside Tributes
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Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb, that there are only 600 presently worn, and that the Guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin?
The Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) is awarded after the Sentinel passes a series of tests. The TGIB is permanently awarded after a Sentinel has served nine months as a Sentinel at the Tomb. Over 600 have been awarded since its creation in the late 1950's (on average 10 per year). And while the TGIB can be revoked, the offense must be such that it discredits the Tomb of the Unknowns. Revocation is at the 3rd Infantry Regimental Commander’s discretion and can occur while active duty or even when the Sentinel is a civilian. The TGIB is a full size award, worn on the right pocket of the uniform jacket, not a lapel pin.
