THE WALL OF FACES

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

Petty Officer Third Class Dewey Russell Decker, Served aboard PCF-51 (Patrol Craft Fast 51), Coastal Division 11 (COSDIV-11), Task Force 115 (TF-115), United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

On May 15, 1969, four U.S. Navy Patrol Craft Fast (PCF), also known as Swift Boats, were patrolling the Song Bay Hap River in An Xugen Province, RVN, when they were ambushed by Viet Cong. Two U.S. Navy personnel were killed in the attack and one was wounded. One of the vessels, PCF-51 from Coastal Division 11, was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade launched by the enemy. Crewmen GMG3 Richard W Stindl and EN3 Dewey R. Decker suffered fatal injuries in the assault. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and swiftboats.net]

Thank you for being an Engineman 3rd Class.

Dear EN3 Dewey Decker,
Thank you for your service as an Engineer 3rd Class. 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.