THE WALL OF FACES

Never forgotten.

HOOAH

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will never truly die....

SSG Hebert J. Artis served with the 15th Aerial Port Squadron in Da Nang, RVN. His unit was responsible for loading and unloading aircraft with all the supplies and materials necessary for the war effort, including the bodies of those killed in action. He also oversaw the dispatch operation and was responsible for having a crew assigned to each incoming and outgoing aircraft. On June 27, 1971, Artis died at Naval Support Activity Station Hospital in Da Nang where he was taken after reportedly being accidentally shot with a .45 pistol. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and information provided by Jo Ann Stroud, Duplin County Historical Society, Duplin County, NC]

For Herbert and all the men and women who sacrificed. Whether they volunteered or was mandated to serve by our government and society.