THE WALL OF FACES

Rest in peace with the warriors.

I was 6yrs old when he died but I will always remember the tickle fights we had, the times he tried to teach me how to play ball,the time he took the blame for me accidentally knocking over my granpa's drink.He always took the time to make a shy,insecure little boy feel welcome and loved.He has been and always will be my hero.

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Jim Hacek is fondly remembered by the soldiers with whom he served from “Headquarters” Company, 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 50th Infantry.

Visit the Website of the Association formed by these 50th Infantry Vietnam Vets at: http:www.ichiban1.org.

Post a note on our “Message Board” and possibly some of our members who served with Jim will respond. Search our site for photos and other documentation and(or) contact me (Jim Sheppard, Association Historian) at [email protected] for details about our Memorial for our men lost in action at the current day 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Headquarters at Fort Benning, Georgia. Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremonies are held every two years at the reunions of the 50th Infantry Association.

I was only four years old when your life was lost, however, the memory that stands out the most is the horseback rides you gave us little ones on your back. You were such a fun uncle! I grew up feeling as if I knew you better than I actually did. Your picture was always displayed in a glass-front living room cabinet. You have always been missed by everyone. Thank you for your service! Rest in peace Uncle Jimmy.