THE WALL OF FACES

FOREVER REMEMBERED

"If you are able, save for them a place inside of you....and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go.....Be not ashamed to say you loved them....
Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own....And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind...."

Quote from a letter home by Maj. Michael Davis O'Donnell
KIA 24 March 1970. Distinguished Flying Cross: Shot down and Killed while attempting to rescue 8 fellow soldiers surrounded by attacking enemy forces.

We Nam Brothers pause to give a backward glance, and post this remembrance to you, one of the gentle heroes lost to the War in Vietnam:

Slip off that pack. Set it down by the crooked trail. Drop your steel pot alongside. Shed those magazine-ladened bandoliers away from your sweat-soaked shirt. Lay that silent weapon down and step out of the heat. Feel the soothing cool breeze right down to your soul ... and rest forever in the shade of our love, brother.

From your Nam-Band-Of-Brothers

I am a student at Gridley high-school and I am writing remembrances for a project in sociology. I feel that you gave the ultimate sacrifice anyone could give for his country. By your sacrifice I am glad to be apart of this country.

Dear sir,
My name is Jake Foor, and I am doing a school project for my World History class. I wanted to say thank you for all that you have done for this country. If everyone in this country had the courage that you did this country would be ten times better. Thank you for giving your life.

I was with you on April 21, 1969, Boyd. Not far away, but wish I had been there for you. I was your squad leader, and felt responsible for you. You died a real hero Boyd, and I will never forget your sacrifice. You saved the lives of other Marines. I wish had known you better. Rest in Peace my Friend and Brother.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Boyed Timothy Adams, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC B.T. Adams, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND