THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your brother Rich is poignant and reflects the anguish experienced by so many families that lost loved ones in this war. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Stephen was the husband of Kathleen A. Emery of Leesville Louisiana, the son of Edgar R. and Ruth R. Emery; the dear brother of Richard and Christine all of Winchester Massachusetts. He was commissioned as a 2dLt in the US Army and arrived for duty in Vietnam where he was assigned to and served with C Company, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, USARV.

On May 4, 1970 while enroute to a night defensive position several kilometers south and southwest of Hiep Duc in Quang Tin Province the men received several rounds of incoming enemy sniper fire. 1stLt Emery was wounded and transported to a medical facility were he died shortly upon arrival from the injury he sustained.

Lt. Stephen Bradford Emery was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service. He served as an Infantry Unit Commander and was assigned to C CO, 2ND BN, 1ST INFANTRY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php

Today I had the honor of photographing your grave site for a memorial page. Little did I know I'd be reading about your story, and your father's request, hours later. My heart breaks for a life so young cut short. Almost 50 years later, you are remembered.

Dear Lt Stephen Emery,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. 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.