THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your brother Rick is especially poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.

Dear PFC Ronald Davis,
Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantryman. 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.

Private First Class Ronald Davis, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear PFC Ronald Davis, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

As another Veterans Day approaches, I began to think about the reason for recognizing all veterans. In a day and time when we so quickly condemn our government and its leaders, we fail to remember the people who have made the greatest sacrifice for this nation: the veterans and deceased veterans of this nation's wars. It is hard to believe it has been over 40 years since my only brother was killed in Vietnam. But when I look at my 4 children who are now older than he was when he left, reality sets in. I can remember different options were discussed when he received his draft papers. But I can still see and hear him saying that if he went to Vietnam that maybe I wouldn't have to go. I am 4 years younger than him and he thought that maybe it would be over by the time I had to sign up for the draft. I remember so well his last leave time before he left. We had some good times together then. I remember the heaviness we felt when we saw him off at the airport for the flight to take him to California and eventually to Vietnam. How much more he must have felt leaving his new wife and his family. He had only been in Vietnam about a month when we received word of his death. Not until many months after did I fully realize how poignant that statement he had made was. When I went to register for the draft, I was told that because I was now the sole surviving son, that the chances of me being drafted were
almost none. Whether my brother knew that at the time, I'll never know. I count myself blessed to have had a brother like that. His sacrifice helped make it possible for me to marry and have a wonderful family. I not only remember him today but also over the 58,000 men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. All veterans are in my thoughts. I appreciate your sacrifices. I agree this country drastically needs improvement. Perhaps as much as anything, this country needs more people of your caliber and integrity.