THE WALL OF FACES

Joe was my cousin. I remember going to his house he always made me feel special and one he was one of my favorite cousins. I remember listening to The Beach Boys song, “In My Room” he loved that song. It hurt when I lost humans I miss him and I thank him. Love you cuz!

First Lieutenant Joseph Ronald Franks, Served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

Joey,
I will be paying my respects to you at Sacred Heart Cemetery. It is still a piercing emotional memory of your ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. Know your family love you and will never forget.

Dear Lt Joseph Franks,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. 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.