THE WALL OF FACES

Mike was one of my classmates who served in Vietnam. His nickname was 'Sharkbait' before he left he bought a white Nova convertible. Mike sent me a letter about a month before he was killed saying he was not afraid and was with a good group of guys. Mike and I shared August as our birthday months and usually did something together. His mom ran a restraunt in Carthage and wwa the place to hang out. I wa one of the pallbears for the seervice. One of the hardest times of my life to see a friend and classmate buried. Mikes grave is only about 100 yards from my grandparents and dads site, each Memorial day we visit them along with Mike.

Carthage High School - Carthage, Indiana - Class of 1966

MIKE AND I WERE HIGH SCHOOL PALS..WE BOTH WERE DRAFTED.I WAS 'ATHLETIC',MIKE HAD BREATHING PROBLEMS AND WAS PIDGEONTOED..I FAILED MY PHYSICAL,HE DIDNT..HE NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN DRAFTED.I HAVE HIS PIC W MY DRAFT NOTICE TO REMIND ME THAT LIFE HAS SOME IRONIES YOU CANT EXPLAIN.I THINK OF HIM EVERY DAY..

Michael is buried at Posey Township in Arlington, IN.

Mike,
We went together on night ambushes and daytime patrols. I was behind you on March 3rd when you were hit. As long as I live I will regret not having been able to help you. I will never forget you.