THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. I am 73 and have lived a long and fulfilling life. It is tragic you never had that same opportunity. May you rest in eternal peace.

Specialist Four Thomas Gerald Dickerson, Served with Company B, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

On the remembrance of your 71st birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

HOOAH

Hey Daddy. I finally made it to The Wall, to touch your name. What a healing place. The wound in my heart is no longer gaping and bleeding. I will miss you for the rest of my days. But now I can speak of you without tears. We love you, your grandkids and I. We will ensure that you are never forgotten. Love, as always, your proud daughter, Tonya Renai’

If you knew my dad and would like to share memories with me, his only child, please email me at [email protected]. I would love to hear your stories! Tonya Dickerson Caldwell, 205.753.0821