THE WALL OF FACES

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

Sergeant Carmelo Diaz-Roman, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Carmelo: You gave the Ultimate Sacrifice.
If any Family members or Friends of Carmelo reads this, I am looking for a Picture of him to send to W.DC. For the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
It would be nice to have a Picture of him to put with his Name.

Carmelo is buried at Municipal Cemetery in Gurabo, PR. BSM, AM, PH

Carmelo Diaz-Roman was killed while serving his country in Vietnam.
He served in HHC and B Co., 1st BN, 8th Cav, 1st Cav Div USARV as a Medical NCO.

A recollection of the events leading to Carmelo's death is recorded on the Vietnam Veterans Wall of Faces, by fellow soldier Paul Grandy.

Carmelo, you were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Carmelo.

Dear Sgt Carmelo Diaz-Roman,
I hope your photo is put here because this wall of faces is missing yours. Thank you for your service as a Medical NCO with the 1st Cavalry. Thank you for the lives you saved. It is Mother's Day, and I wish you all were here with your moms. 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. Rest in peace with the angels.