THE WALL OF FACES

Today, I had the honor of attending a ceremony honoring Jim Ernest. His High School class of 1966 and others were instrumental in having a memorial placed in his hometown. The ceremony spoke volumes to how well Jim was thought of after 54 years. The day was very hot with a bright blue sky and little wind. Jim Ernest would have liked it. Rest in piece. May God bless you.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear WO James Earbest,
Thank you for your service as an Utility & Light Cargo Single Rotor Helicopter Pilot. Your 49th anniversary is soon, so sad. 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.

Warrant Officer James Dale Earnest, Served with the 175th Assault Helicopter Company, 13th Aviation Battalion, 164th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.