THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Ssgt Charlie Farmer,
Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantryman. Another national holiday is coming, and we honor you this Labor Day. 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.

On behalf of all the paratroopers who served with you in the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) and all who followed, we offer our respect and remembrance of your ultimate sacrifice. May you never be forgotten and your family and friends take comfort in your valor in serving.

Charlie lived 2 doors down in high school. I must have seen Charlie almost every day. Charlie's sister Montez and Sandra Whitley rode with me to school some days, (I was the only one with a car). Lots of fun those days with 12 or more of us in the same neighborhood. I think of Charlie often and feel honored to have been his friend.

Leslie I knew your Dad from being score keeper for Troup High basketball in 64-66 before moving to Columbus. Your Mom Linda and I went to Rosemont together. Charlie's Dad, your grandpa sat by the score table by me most games. When I moved to Columbus in 1966 I became friends with your Dads cousin Ricky Farmer. Remember well when we found out about your Dads death then your grandpa. Your uncle Leon was sad about Loosing Ricky's mom, then Charlie and his brother. As you know Ricky died in 1985. I went to DC and saw the Vietnam Veterans wall first time in 1983. Went back in 87, 2001 and twice in 2010 helping on Honor Flights for WWII vets. Each time I do a rubbing of your dads name and Grady Embry from LaGrange too. Charlie was a great guy who treated me well even though I was just the freshman scorekeeper when he was couple years older. Tell Mom I said hey. Jim Hall. Pinemttrailassoc._jim@msn.com

Charles you were a great friend, you showed me the ropes and looked out for me right from the beginning. I remember how excited you were to be a father and to get home to see her. I think of you often and hope heaven is treating you well.

Leslie if at any point you would like to hear about your father or ask any questions please don't be afraid to contact me. I was there on his last day, he was a true hero.
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