THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The many remembrances from those who knew you are touching and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

So full of himself, so energetic, so much going on all the time. We spent some good times cruising around Florence in his Corvair, crossed the Ashley River Bridge a few times to during visits to Charleston, boy that was scary! I think of him often and of his family. Should have kept in touch with them!

Dear Lt Philip Dearing,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. 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.

Philip is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Florence, SC.

Phil was a member of my unit, Advisory Tm 86 in Long An Province, and my friend. We were all devastated when he was killed in action against the enemy, not long before he was due to return home. On May 19 of this year, as every year, he is uppermost in my memories of the tragedy of Viet Nam