THE WALL OF FACES

In memory of a classmate roommate and friend - From Harry Rothmann

Ray, I look at your name and I don't know what to say. Even thirty years later, I don't know what to say to you.

You were like a ball of fire, all heat and energy. You never did anything halfway. When you drank, you drank deep. When you fought, you fought hard. When your platoon was on point, you often walked slackman. When you smiled, we all smiled.

The day you died was the worst day of my life. Guarding your body in the dark waiting for the helicopter to come and take you away was the worst part.

Take care, Ray. I'll see you later on.

1ST LIEUTENANT
RAYMOND JAMES ENNERS

WAS A DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE OF THE
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
AT WEST POINT, NEW YORK
IN THE CLASS OF 1967

WHO SERVED FIRST WITH THE
1/61ST INFANTRY
5TH DIVISION
IN 1967-1968
THEN WAS WITH THE
1/20TH INFANTRY
AMERICAL DIVISION
UNTIL HE MET HIS UNTIMELY DEATH
ON 9-18-1968

AND WAS POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED

THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS

THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL




- DUTY - HONOR - COUNTRY -


- THE LONG GRAY LINE -



YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE

Ray was devoted to his cause and steered his course in his own way. Always mindful of the welfare of his men, he often set an example for others when he withheld his own comforts until his soldiers were cared for. Ray's passing had a significant affect on Alpha. Ironically, my memory peaks the few days before and the few days after Ray was killed. Rest in Peace, brother. We will all meet again in the halls of Valhalla along with all our comrades.

Ray,

I knew you for all too short a time. We shared our platoon and you affected me more than you ever knew. Rest In Peace from Alpha Three-Zero to Alpha Three-Zero.