THE WALL OF FACES

I served with Brad in the 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. I enjoyed knowing him. He was a fine officer. I think of him often, along with my friend Mark Ruhling. I very much remember the afternoon we lost them.

In 1969 I was 13 and growing up in Marshalltown thinking I knew everything, as we do at that age. I wore your bracelet for years, until it finally broke in two. Looking at your name every day and thinking about what it represented made me understand that I could never fully comprehend the enormity of you and your family's sacrifice. Thank you and bless you for everything.

I was just a child during the Vietnam war, but an activist nonetheless. I saved my money and purchased a POW/MIA bracelet that had your name on it. I still have it to this day. I had always hoped you would be found alive and I would be able to meet you. I've shared my bracelet story with many of my friends over the last 50 years and I will continue to do so and will keep your name and memory alive until I no longer can. Thank you for your service.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died on your birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

When I was in high school I wore a POW/MIA bracelet with Major Cuthbert’s name on it. I prayed for him everyday. I still think about him all these many years later.