THE WALL OF FACES

My mother remembers her cousin Howard Gerstel. She and our family were so sad to hear of his loss in Vietnam. He is fondly remembered.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

I recently found out from a Columbia classmate that our Class of 1960 classmate Dr Howard Gerstel was killed in action in Vietnam as an Army captain in 1967. I did not know Howard well at Columbia, but I remember his face. Having served myself in Vietnam as a Navy doctor in the Marines, I was touched and saddened by the news.
May his memory be for a blessing. LCDR L.Paul Brief, MC, USNR (Ret)

All tough I never met you Howard, the pictures of you checking/administering to those little kids speaks of your character and kindness. I am truly saddened that you did not make it back home.
There is no question that you are in heaven taking care of other kids in need.
God bless you

Captain Howard Martin Gerstel, Served with the Reconnaissance Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.