THE WALL OF FACES

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Sgt Earnest Hendrix,
Thank you for your service as a Cannon Crewmember. It's Mother's Day. 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.

Earnest was my cousin. His father and mine were brothers. I remember him as a wonderful person. He came home from Vietnam to find his girlfriend had a new boyfriend, so he went back to Vietnam. I was told he gave his life to protect his men. He drove a truck away from them to draw the fire away from them. I was only 14 when he died and don’t know if my memories are correct.

Earnest was the older cousin that I remember to be a great person. He was always taking care of others and smiling through it all. I will never forget how he gave his life for all of us and saved his fellow Army brothers.