THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

SSG Joseph E. Griffis was an Infantry Operations and Intelligence Specialist serving with Headquarters & Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army, Republic of Vietnam. Griffis began his tour of duty in April 1966. As he was winding down his year of service in Vietnam, he reportedly became ill after contracting malaria. He died February 25, 1967. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org; death announcement taken from The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, GA), March 1, 1967, courtesy of the Georgia Archives, Morrow, GA]

Dear SSGT Joseph Griffis,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Operations & Intelligence Specialist. Your 52nd anniversary is soon, sad. 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 SSGT Joseph E Griffis, 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

God Bless You Joseph E Griffis for the sacrifice you made 44 years ago. You are one of God's Angels now and your courage and bravery and the sacrifice you made will never be forgotten. Rest in peace dear soldier.