THE WALL OF FACES

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Specialist Four Nickolas Gastelum Garcia, Served with the 2nd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Sp4 Nickolas Garcia,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Your 71st birthday is soon, happy birthday. It is Veterans' Day weekend, what better time to honor you. 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.

It has been almost 50 years. We still remember. Delta Company 1st of the 501st has a website (http://d1501.org/).

We are having a reunion this year and would love to see any one from Nick's family attend. No words can replace the loss of Nick.

You taught me to ride a motorcycle and you taught me to love. I will visit you on your birthday, November 18th, flowers and all.
Love,
Maryann