THE WALL OF FACES

Bo,
You and I were playing golf together at DHCC in 1966 and you told me you were going to OCS. We were walking down the 18th fairway and you were singing Puff The Magic Dragon. I remember it was like yesterday. You were a stand up guy who I respected. Thank you Bo for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. See you on the other side my friend.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from William Brininstool is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever.

First Lieutenant John Bomar Balitsaris, Served with Advisory Team 49, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV), United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Bo,
Too often war takes our best, as you so exemplify. You loved writing, literature, music, food, adventure, everything about life. I still laugh remembering the PDORs you wrote in OCS. The sacrifice was yours, the loss was ours.

DEAR LIEUTENANT BALITSARIS,
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A TRAINING OFFICER - GENERAL STAFF. ELECTION DAY IS NEAR AND VETERANS' DAY IS APPROACHING, MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS GUIDE YOU. REST IN PEACE.