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.

Warrant Officer Joseph Frank Erickson, Served with the 155th Assault Helicopter Company, 10th Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

On the remembrance of your 70th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

This past May was the 50th anniversary of our graduation from Central Lake High School. The school building has gone through many changes but the gym is much the same. You 68th birthday would have been this past July and none of us who graduated with you have the youthful spring in our step....but even with all those years that have passed, I remember you.

Dear WO Joseph Erickson,
Thank you for your service as an Attack Helicopter Pilot. 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.