THE WALL OF FACES

Sonny was a playmate of mine. Our parents were close friends and spent many days
together. With his sister, Barbara, and some other neighbors, we walked along the Grand River (when we were told DO NOT GO THERE. I still have his bracelet, I'm 83 years old now and always prayed he would come back someday. Thank you for your service. See you in heaven.

I wore the bracelet for many years
I felt I knew you . It was a Michigan State connection or maybe the Mi connection . You are remembered , l
Cared I know you had a family I hope all is well with them..Sir , Rest In Peace.

I would like find his family, siblings, nieces or nephews, etc. Please let me know.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. I am heartened you returned home though I wish it had been under very different circumstances. May you rest in eternal peace.

LCDR Walter O. Estes served as a POW at the Hanoi Hilton, where he was tortured and eventually drowned by his captors.

He was returned home in September 1977 and buried in Section 11, site 404-1 of the Arlington National Cemetery.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fortis