THE WALL OF FACES

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace 1LT. Farris, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Gary....Honoring you on your birthday...God Bless

Dear Lt Gary Farris,
Thank you for your service as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander - Helicopter Pilot. 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.

1LT Gary B. Farris was a UH-1 helicopter pilot serving with the 57th Assault Helicopter Company. On May 25, 1972, 1LT Farris was the aircraft commander of a UH-1D (#64-13554) operating in Kontum Province, RVN, approximately 8 miles east of Polei Krong Airfield when the aircraft was fired on by a hostile ground force. While the crew attempted an emergency landing, the main rotor blade struck a tree. It was reported that Farris was fatally injured exiting the aircraft when he was struck by the rotor blade. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, armyaircrews.com, and vhpa.org]

Gary is buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, OK.