THE WALL OF FACES

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.

Sergeant Garry Lynn Franklin was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device V, for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to C CO, 4TH BN, 12TH INFANTRY, 199TH INFANTRY BDE.
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Sergeant Garry Lynn Franklin, Served with Company C, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

Garry was in the same deuce and half truck with me going on the same mission. I was the RTO for Lt. Way of C company. Garry was a friend of Sgt. Patterson who I was also a RTO for. Garry was a good brave man. Much love to his family.

Dear Sgt Garry Franklin,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. It was just Columbus Day, and another national holiday has arrived. 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.