THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class John Gerald Curtin, Served with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Jack and I got Viet Nam about the same time and were assigned to the third platoon Bravo Co. 2/18th Infantry Battalion of the First Infantry Division. I only knew Jack for about two months before he was killed. We were two FNG's so they put us together. We dug a couple of bunkers together, shared stories of home, and generally had a good time together. One time we were in our perimeter somewhere in jungle clearing when we saw sparks shooting over the tree line and guys started yelling "incoming." Jack and I jumped in our sand bagged bunker. It had some steel supports so we could stack sand bags on top. There was a thud on the top and we just looked at each other and Jack said "I think we just got lucky." When the mortar attack was over we found an unexploded round stuck in the top of the bunker. We laughed a bit but it was an eye opener.

I think of him often. He was a good guy. And a lot of other guys too.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your friend Tom McGuire are moving. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Dear PFC John Curtin,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Today is St. Patrick's Day. Happy St. Pat's. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.