THE WALL OF FACES

The last time I saw you was just before we were split up to serve in different places. I never saw you again and found out you had passed while I was in the Mekong Delta.
We had spent most of our time together sitting on my father's front porch talking the hours away. You were the best friend I ever had.
When we were split up, I was upset, and I will never forget what you said. "We might not be in the same place over here but, if you and I promise each other to look at the moon each night and think about each other, it will be like we're still together.' I still look at the moon Bill. I know you are too. No one would ever believe two guys that cussed so much would end one day with you being a poet and me still looking up.
I married my best girl and for 54 years we have been together and had two sons. I know that would make you smile.

Specialist Four William Thomas Decker Jr., Served with Battery C, 6th Battalion, 32nd Artillery Regiment, First Field Force, United States Army Vietnam.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.

Never forgotten.

HOOAH

On the remembrance of your 73rd birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH