THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC James Harrell,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. It is Lent, which is a time of preparation. The war was years ago, but we all need 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.

Randy, I'm here in D. C. for the first time since before your death in 1968 and I see your name on this solemn day, confronting your premature death nearly 50 years ago. You and I had some wild fun as youngsters in our privileged neighborhood, scaring the pants off anxious fathers of the girls we chased. I recall evenings at Granny Harrell's spent with my cousin Jack Adams, and Pete Walbridge, and your brother Ken, who inspired you to join the Marines. I can never forget you, brother Randy. May God have mercy on your soul.

Dear PFC James Randolph Harrell, 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

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James is buried at Ft Sam Houston Nat Cem,San Antonio,TX.