THE WALL OF FACES

Bruce, I still remember you. You were the same age as my brother Butch and you graduated from high school with him in 1962. Your sister, Laurie was a year ahead of me and my mother was a friend of your mother. I remember going to your house as a young girl and and also going to your funeral which was the saddest one I ever attended. You had lost your father to a drunken driver on the Harbor Freeway as he was coming home from work not long before you passed yourself. I remember my mother feeling so sad for your mother who had lost both of the men she loved so much. I will never forget you and rest in peace dear Bruce.

If I have it correct, we were in the same pre-flight class in Pensacola, 17-65. I certainly remember you despite all these years. I saw your name the last time I visited the wall. I often wonder why some of us were lucky and some not so but either way, I appreciate your sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

Dear Lt Bruce Eaton,
Thank you for your service as a HMH/M/L/A (I) Pilot. 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.

Dear Bruce,

Even though I found out about your sacrifice for our country some years ago and also had the privilege of locating your name on the Wall, I have never been able to tell you what I need to say now. Thank you for your sacrifice for our wonderful country, and especially for your old San Gabriel High School teammates. It was an honor to have known you. I will always remember your commitment, your gentleness, your scholarship, and now especially your sacrifice. I have a sense that you had a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. So I am looking forward to our reunion with Him. God bless you brother.

Dear 2LT Bruce Horace Eaton, 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