THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your brother Donald are touchcing and reflect his admiration, love, and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

I served with Harold in the 43rd Signal, Charlie Co. in Kontum. He was a well liked friend and a willing soldier. He was deeply missed by everyone in the unit. Rest in peace my brother.

On May 5, 1968, a U.S. 4th Infantry Division truck convoy was ambushed on Highway 14, eight miles south of Kontum City in Kontum Province, RVN. The 9:40 AM attack began when enemy gunners fired small arms, B-40 rockets, and mortars from both sides of the highway. Ten minutes later, the enemy launched a ground attack from the tree lines along the road. Tanks from the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) 3rd Armored Cavalry reacted immediately and began firing into the ambush. ARVN armored personnel carriers arrived at 11:00 AM, forcing their way into the tree line on the westside of the road and overran the enemy command post. ARVN Rangers and CIDG troopers reinforced the ground action, and U.S. Army helicopter gunships and American and Vietnamese Air Force tactical airstrikes and artillery supported the ground forces. The battle ended at 2:30 PM when enemy broke contact. A total of 121 enemy combatants were killed. American losses were eight killed and twenty-eight wounded. The lost U.S. personnel included SP4 Donald A. Campbell, SP4 John R. Crouse, PFC John L. Downing, SP4 Harold T. Henesy, SP4 William J. Safrit, SP4 Tommy L. Shehorn, PFC Larry D. Williams, and SP4 Jerry A. Wyman. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear Sp4 Harold Henesy,,
Thank you for your service as a Multichannel Transmission Systems Technician. Your 51st anniversary is this month, sad. 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.

There isn't a day that passes that I don't think about you. I wish I could have gotten to know my big brother. Even though I didn't, you left me with lots of love and served as a larger than life hero. Thanks for being my brother and my angel.