THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sp4 Isaiah Dobbins,
Thank you for your service as an O-H/U-6 Airplane Repairman. It is Memorial Day weekend, and we remember all you who gave their all. 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.

On February 7, 1967, a U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C (tail number 64-14153) from the 162nd Assault Helicopter Company lost power and crashed into a river on takeoff from a refueling pad. SP4 Willard A. Godfrey, the crew chief, and SP4 Isiah A. Dobbins, the gunner, were killed by the impact but the pilots CAPT J. L. Hill and LT William Robertson escaped without major injuries. (Note: Although this helicopter was written off from this incident, it was later rebuilt and returned to service.) [Taken from vhpa.org]

Dear SP4 Isaiah Anthony Dobbins, 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

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The aircraft crashed into the river on take-off resulting in two fatalities, SP4 Isaiah A. Dobbins and SP5 Willard A. Godfrey. Both pilots survived the wreck. (Note: Although this helicopter was written off from this incident, it was later rebuilt and returned to service.) [Taken from vhpa.org]