THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your sister Lori is poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Specialist Four Gary Lynn Engebretson, Served with Company B, 9th Support Battalion, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

I never will stop thinking of you and all my brothers that died needlessly . I hope we meet again in the Army of the lord. God bless you all.

2018. The 50th anniversary of your death. I commemorated this event by finally taking the trip to D.C. and visiting the wall on your birthday. It was 5:00 a.m. and still dark. No one was there. I left a copy of the telegram we received notifying us that you were MIA. I was only 9 then. Hard to believe how long you’ve been gone. I don’t feel that old. I wonder what you would be doing now? Probably working on a classic car just like always.

Dear Sp4 Gary Engebretson,
Thank you for your service as a Vehicle Material Supply Specialist. 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.