THE WALL OF FACES

Specialist Four Michael Dennis Goeller, Served with the 116th Assault Helicopter Company, 269th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died just six days before your 21st birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear Sp4 Michael Goeller,
Thank you for your service as a Flight Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 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.

On May 1, 1969, SP4 Michael D. Goeller was a gunner on a U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C (tail number 65-09523) from the 116th Assault Helicopter Company. His aircraft was providing close air support when it was engaged by enemy small arms fire. The bottom of the helicopter received at least five hits, damaging the fuel system and the main rotor system, and causing fatal injuries to SP4 Goeller. The aircraft was able to continue flight and diverted from its mission objectives, presumably to the nearest medical facility. [Taken from vhpa.org]

Dear SP4 Michael Dennis Goeller, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter