THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your friend Jim Hardy is especially poignant. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever..

Specialist Four Melvin Lynn Applebury, Served with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

DEAR SPECIALIST 4 APPLEBURY,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ARMY GRUNT. REST IN PEACE.

Dear SP4 Melvin Lynn Applebury, 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

Melvin is buried at Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene, OR. BSM PH