THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class Charles Thomas Deaton, Served with the 4th Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

Klamath Falls OR...Born May 3, 1949, in Burns, Charles Deaton graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1967. He was employed by Weyerhaeuser following graduation and prior to joining the Army in February, 1968. Deaton had been in Vietnam two months prior to his death at the age of 20.

He was survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Deaton of Klamath Falls and a brother, Jim Deaton who was serving in the Navy. Deaton was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service, the Bronze Star for heroism, the Purple Heart and the Air Medal.

Half a century and our friendship is still strong.

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.