THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class Freddy Dean Dodson, Served with the 52nd Air Lift Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 52nd Aviation Battalion, United States Army Support Command Vietnam, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV).

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

PFC Freddy Dean Dodson was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while engaged in aerial flight. He served as a Helicopter Repairer and Aircraft Crewman. He was assigned to the 52ND AIR LIFT PLT, HHC, 52ND AVN BN, US ARMY SPT CMD VIETNAM.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dd/DodsonFD01a.htm,

Searched many days around the kilns in Marshall, Freddy, Johnny and me while his dad was working. Was in Germany when mom sent me the newspaper clipping when he was lost.

Dear PFC Freddy Dodson,
Thank you for your service as a Huey, UH-1 Helicopter Repairer. It is Memorial Day, 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