THE WALL OF FACES

According to his army buddy, Baldwin Samuels, 'Fred was able to handle the ways of the Army better. Fred never seemed to have a bad day even when the rest of us would be griping. We pulled our first guard duty together at the rifle range. The night was cold and raining. Both of us did not smoke, nor have any means of making a fire for warmth. However, he was able to sleep on that cold mattress without a blanket. He got his orders for the Infantry, my orders was for the Medical Corp. I was upset, but Fred assured me it was a good area of the service to be a part of. We lost contact after boot camp. I did some research and sadly, I found out that Fred did not make it home, he lost his life in Hua Nghia, South Vietnam. In less than three months, Fred was able to leave a lasting impression on me, and to a lot of other GI's. He lost his life because he cared for men under his command, members of the 25th Infantry Division, station at Cu Chi. In this life every one should know a Fred, as we can't all be like Fred. May he rest in peace.'

Fred, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting the freedoms we have today.

Fred is buried at Arlington Nat Cem.

Hi, I’m from Gridley High School doing a posting project. I’m not only sending this remembrance for the project but I am sending this because I want to thank you. Myself as well as many of my fellow classmates respect you and the several others who fought and died for our country. You will never be forgotten.