THE WALL OF FACES

Staff Sergeant Melvin Carnills Dye, Served with the 57th Assault Helicopter Company, 52nd Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear SSGT Melvin Dye,
Thank you for your service as a Huey, UH-2 Helicopter Repairer. I am glad you were identified in 2009. Yesterday was Independence Day, and we remember your sacrifice. 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.

When your brother told me what happened we cried together. Toughest kid on ash St, I am glad to hear of your return. Respectfully, the proffit family,

I lived 2 doors down from the Dye family. His younger brother Ricky was my best friend. We cried together

Coming from my home town, I have waited so many years to see your name under "found". Your family has sacrificed and suffered so much. God bless and rest your courageous soul Melvin. SOG Recon missions were the most dangerous of the Vietnam War, volunteers only. You will always be my hero, and never forgotten by your other brothers as well.