THE WALL OF FACES

Dear SGT Patrick Martin Grella, 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

Patrick Martin Grella was born July 3, 1948 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, class of 1966. He had completed one year at West Liberty State College at the time he entered the service. He was a member of St. Michael's Church and the Holy Name Society of the church. Patrick served with the 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division and was killed October 20, 1969. The newspaper reported that while on night patrol, members of the patrol became separated. They unknowingly began firing upon one another. Patrick was killed.

Patrick is buried in Mt. Calvary Diocesan Cemetery in Wheeling, West Virginia. God rest your soul, Currahee!

Photo of Patrick Martin Grella Class of 1966
Central Catholic High School
Wheeling, West Virginia

Patrick Martin Grella was born July 3, 1948 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, class of 1966. He had completed one year at West Liberty State College at the time he entered the service. He was a member of St. Michael's Church and the Holy Name Society of the church. Patrick served with the 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division and was killed October 20, 1969. The newspaper reported that while on night patrol, members of the patrol became separated. They unknowingly began firing upon one another. Patrick was killed.

Patrick is buried in Mt. Calvary Diocesan Cemetery in Wheeling, West Virginia. God rest your soul, Currahee! Anyone wishing to connect with Patrick's unit, please go to www.currahee.org

Patrick,
Our class at Gridley High School in Gridley Illinois is doing a project to honor all the American Heroes who gave their lives fighting for our country and what it stands for. We will never forget the courageous sacrifice that you made so others could know the freedom you knew. We will never be able to adequately thank or repay you, but we are sincerely grateful. You will always be remembered as an American Hero; courageous, brave, and free. God Bless you and your loved ones! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Kaleigh Schlipf