THE WALL OF FACES

Corporal Michael Joseph Fordi, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam. He was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, when he was killed in action.

Mikey miss my best friend everyday of my life. Remembering back to the Glendale Park days, the Chelsea girls and you calling me mouse. Never knew why but you were always a crazy loving friend. My Hero Forever! Loved you then and now!!

Revere girls hung out at the park, we danced & dreamed of what we would do upon graduation. Never in a million years would we think you would not return. You turned down the opportunity to join the National Guard sponsorship via my dad, Fiore M Trapane . You were determined to do your duty. We will never forget you.

Michael, you gave me your wings which I wore with pride and always indulged my young girl infatuation. It was easy to fall in love with a kind, wonderful man. Our family thinks of you often and we are all proud of you.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. May you rest in eternal peace.