THE WALL OF FACES

Franklin, You are remembered and honored. Observer, O-1A 50-15050, on that ill-fated flight.

DEAR WARRANT OFFICER AUDILET,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN IMAGE INTERPRETATION TECHNICIAN. WE ARE CELEBRATING COLUMBUS DAY, AND THE DISCOVERY THAT LED TO US BEING IN AMERICA. THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING AMERICA. REST IN PEACE.

Dear WO Franklin Delano Audilet, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Growing up on a farm in Texas, Franklin is #6 and I am #7 in a family of eight
children. Hard times-lots of chores on the farm and in
the fields. Good times - lots of food and community dances and feasts. In school
my brother was my protector.
His decision to join the Armed Services seemed natural as both of his brothers had already made that decision in years earlier. Losing him in the war was unimaginable. His wife had the responsibility of raising three children alone - so unfair! It is sad
that Franklin could not be there to see his children grow up. And then not to know his grandchildren! Franklin would have been a wonderful grandfather! Our family misses our true hero.
I will never forget you, Franklin. Eternal Memory!

Frank is buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson, AZ.