THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class David Eugene Gorrell, Served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

David was a grade behind me in school. We went for our physical together and David was going to wait for the draft but I went in the Air Force. I was at Hill AFB when I got the news about David. I went to Nam 68-69. I think of David many of time. Miss you my friend.

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.

Dear PFC David Gorrell,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. 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.

Dear PFC David Eugene Gorrell, 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