THE WALL OF FACES

Second Lieutenant Franklin N. Giles Jr., Served with Company D, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

My Father And Lt Giles were best friends before they both shipped out to Vietnam. He was at my parents wedding. My mother gave me the gift he gave for their wedding and it holds a place of honor in my home. "Frank" as my dad always called him when he talked about him is the only one my father ever talked about from Vietnam. Thank you for your friendship to my father you meant the world to him. he feels your loss to this day.

Dear Lt Franklin Giles,
Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantry Unit Commander. Happy Advent. 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.

I was Lt. Giles radio operator for the first 4 months of our Vietnam tour. He was a courageous and excellent soldier. He promoted me to team leader. The next day he was leading the platoon into a village and was killed. His memory will live with me forever. A better individual does not exist.

Dear 2LT Franklin N Giles Jr, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter