THE WALL OF FACES

Sparky, I think of you often and especially on this the anniversary of your your passing. A fellow grade school and high school classmate.

Aldwin Ardean Ellis

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Corporal
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: 101st Airborne Division
GENERAL ORDERS:

CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: Corporal Aldwin Ardean Ellis, Jr. (ASN: 18959673), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with Company A, 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 1091st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.

10/7/2018 will be the 51st anniversary of your courageous death. Although we were cousins, until we were 7 or 8 we lived very close and played together frequently. Our mothers had lived together and worked together as welders on the Victory ships at the Kaiser Shipyard in Portland. You were always attentive to your mother and a great friend to me. Your mother's grief of your death was tragic, but understandable. I will not forget your sacrifice and will forever admire your courage. Rest IN Peace.

Marv & Sherry(your first cousins from Portland,Or)are remembering you tonight as we have so many times over the years. You'll never be forgotten, always in our hearts.
Thank you for giving the greatest sacrifice, your life, in
Helping to keep this Country safe. May you Rest In Peace,
Sparky. Lovingly, Your Cousins.

Dear Cpl Aldwin Ellis,
Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantryman. 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.