THE WALL OF FACES

As a little girl, my mother sent away for us to receive POW/MIA bracelets. I received yours and wore it every day, even though then, I didn't understand war and political conflicts. I just understood that you risked your life to protect the most human and fundamental way of life, freedom. Now, all these years later, having kept your memorial bracelet in the cubby of my rolltop desk through life and time and many moves, I hold it in my hands now. I Googled, and for the first time, this morning, up came your photo and information about your mission and how you and your crew went missing. How odd to be connected to someone I'll never know, through this arc of silver metal bearing your name. It's so simple, and yet deeply meaningful to me. I hold your too-short life with love and gratitude for you and for the people who did know you, who held out hope that you would be found, who had to learn to live in the mystery of losing you. Thank you, Cdr James and the many, many others who served and didn't come home. Namaste.

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 forget.

Semper Fortis

CDR Dennison, You are remembered. Pilot of RA-3B 144847 on that ill-fated mission.

Dear Cdmr James Dennison,
Thank you for your service as an Unrestricted Line Officer (Pilot) from the U.S.S. ORISKANY. You are still MIA. PLEASE COME HOME.
Monday was the 43rd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. It has been too long, and it's about time 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. Be at peace.