THE WALL OF FACES

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 Sp4 Douglas Guest,
Thank you for your service as an Ammunition Specialist. Your 72nd birthday is soon, happy birthday. 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.

At 2:30 AM on April 7, 1968, the 630th Ordinance Detachment located at the Quang Tri Combat Base in Quang Tri Province, RVN, received 7-10 rounds of enemy 82mm mortar fire. An Ammunition Specialist, SP4 Douglas W. Guest Jr., was killed in the attack. Another five persons were wounded. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 1st Logistical Command, Period Ending April 30, 1968]

Specialist Four Douglas Willard Guest Jr., Served with the 630th Ordnance Company, 184th Ordnance Battalion, United States Army Support Command (Qui Nhon), 1st Logistical Command, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear SP4 Douglas Willard Guest Jr, 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