THE WALL OF FACES

Ivan as your little sister
Patricia Betancourt
I remember the last day I saw you. You came home to say good bye to Mom and your siblings
Mom had broken her leg so she was sitting down when she kissed you goodbye and I remember seeing you walk out the door I was 12. I will never forget the look on your face as you left. Little did I know the next time we would see you would be at your funeral. I was 14 then.
You were truly loved you had a big wonderful send off. You touched many lives. Thank you for being the family Hero. I still miss you so much. Mom was truly devastated by your death we all were.
See you again someday.
I take comfort in knowing that your with Mom and our Brother Victor. Love you Pat

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. You died one day before your 19th birthday. I am 73 and have lived a long and fulfilling life. It is tragic you never had that same opportunity. May you rest in eternal peace.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace SGT. Febo-Betancourt, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Never forgotten.

HOOAH

My name is Robert Gauthier nickname Goth I met Ivan delivering papers on elm place in The Bronx .We became great friends did some crazy things together went fishing with my dad who loved Ivan so much that when I was away in the Navy he took Ivan fishing when Ivan was home on leave.I attended his funeral and was devasted.I wonder what happened to his family I remember Iris and I think an older brother maybe Victor and a younger sister .He was great .