THE WALL OF FACES

During the month of November 1967, the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division conducted security and search and destroy operations in Quang Ngai Province, RVN, in support of the government of the Republic of Vietnam. Apart from the dangers of combat, an ongoing threat the troops faced was the prevalence of malaria. The disease, spread through bites of infected mosquitoes, was almost everywhere, and sharp seasonal surges in infections occurred depending on rainfall, temperature, and other environmental changes. The antimalarial medicine chloroquine was used to treat the disease and largely solved the issue of troop protection; however, cases persisted, sometimes with fatal effects. On November 30th, a D-2/35th infantryman, PFC William E. Embry, went on sick call after contracting malaria. Critically ill, Embry was hospitalized; he died four days later. A draftee with just over two months in Vietnam, Embry was 24 years old. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

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POSTED ON 12.29.2022

POSTED BY: CLARENCE A. BUCK

SCHOOL MATE

WILLIAM AND I WERE IN SCHOOL TOGETHER AND PLAYED WITH EACH OTHER IN THE SUMMER TIME . ALWAYS HAD A GREAT TIME.

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POSTED ON 6.15.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

do not stand at my grave and weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

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POSTED ON 8.6.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC William Embry,
Thank you for your service as an 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.

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POSTED ON 11.6.2013

POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]

Remembering An American Hero

Dear PFC William Essie Embry, 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

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