THE WALL OF FACES

55 years ago, 05/26/1968 you gave all. Precious cousin will see you one day soon. Love you!

Miss you sweet cousin! Will never forget you or your sacrifice but will see you in heaven one day soon! Love you always and forever!

In 1998, at a traveling Wall in North Carolina, I was deeply moved, and able for the first time to tell with clarity my experience of the Vietnam years.

I made a rubbing of Nilon’s name, knowing only that his home was in East Tennessee. But I have since researched his life and death, was honored to meet “Holmes,” his best friend in Vietnam, and have told much about him in my storytelling.

Out of respect for their privacy, I have not reached out to his family, but honor his life and, with deep humility, recognize his sacrifice.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from fellow soldier Danny is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever...

Private First Class Nilon Kay Bacon, Served with Battery B, 6th Battalion, 29th Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.