THE WALL OF FACES

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.

Private First Class Jimmy Charles Elrod, Served with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.

Dear PFC Jimmy Elrod,
Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Indirect Fire Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Your 71st birthday is in 4 days, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. 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.

Thank you PFC Elrod for your courage in dangerous times, in a far and dangerous place.

Dear PFC Jimmy Charles Elrod, 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