THE WALL OF FACES

Warrant Officer Edward Lewis Harris, Served with the 174th Assault Helicopter Company, 14th Aviation Battalion, 16th Aviation Group, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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 WO Edward Harris,
Thank you for your service as an Utility & Light Cargo Single Rotor Helicopter Pilot. 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.

50 years ago today we lost you, Ed, but you haven't left us . . We continue to look back as we leave for the places you can no longer go.

It's been too long since I saw you last 1969 I'm bringing my children their spouses and my husband now (to the Healing Wall), hoping you can hear me somehow. Grandma grieved until the day she died (your dear Mother) war is*!#*. I believe in the hereafter and know I'll see you again someday. I remember the gocarts you made and the races you took me on, mosquito bites and all. I MISS you DAD, April your little Apo.