THE WALL OF FACES

I lived in Okinawa from 1966 to 1969. I was in Jr. High. When I returned to the US I was so saddened by all that had been happening that I had been sheltered from. I wore lt. ARTHUR HARRY'S bracelet for a lo g time. I have always remembered the name. In reading the new book by Kristin Hannah I decided to look up his name to see if his remains were ever recovered. Know that he has been in my thoughts for the last 50 years.

Arthur, my fellow school mate, friend and proud Air Force Fighter Pilot we want you to know that my son and I continue to look after your grave site here in Ipswich. We keep the beautiful head stone clean, planted new flowers and have sent photographs to your loving Dad so he knows you're properly taken care of. Our Class of 1966 reunion will be held this September 2023 and we will have a respectful remembrance table set up for you and our other classmates KIA in Vietnam. We will never forget you and will always hold you in the highest honor. With respect.

Your father is 95 years old and not a day goes by that he doesn’t remember how hard he and your mom fought our government to get you accounted for. They never gave up!

Remembering you and those who didn't make it home from the Vietnam War. This year makes 50 years since America left Vietnam, but the time that you and those we lost have been gone seems so much longer.

With respect, always.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir I am heartened you returned home after the passage of so many years though I wish it had been under very different circumstances. May you rest in eternal peace.