THE WALL OF FACES

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

Specialist Five Jack Leroy Goodwin, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 588th Engineer Battalion, 79th Engineer Group, 20th Engineer Brigade, United States Army Vietnam Engineer Command, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Sp5 Jack Goodwin,
Thank you for your service as a Heavy Construction Equipment Operator. 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.

In 1970 bt Department of the Army General Order DAGO 39, 70: you became a recipient of the Silver Star bestowed upon all members serving in the 588th Engr Bn for the period 18 Nov67 to 23 Feb 68 - Operation Yellowstone. RIP Jack - you earned it.

In 1970 by Department of the Army General Order DAGO 43, 70; you became a recipient of this award, bestowed upon all members of the 588th Engr Bn serving in the unit for the period 3 Aug 67 to 21 Jan 70. Well done Jack