THE WALL OF FACES

I have thought of you every day, Specialist 5 Richard Hentz, since May 2015 when I put on my POW/MIA bracelet. It was 2015 viewing the Vietnam War Memorial that I realized you and I were born on the same day, 7 November 47 in Oshkosh, probably same hospital. Mercy Hospital for me. Late 1971 was when I was scheduled for tour to Vietnam, but the troop draw down in place at that time allowed me to stay in Germany for the remainder of my US ARMY commitment. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Hopefully you will be "welcomed home" to the USA someday.

Gone, but never forgotten. Richard, seeing your late mother cut the ribbon at the unveiling of the Oshkosh West/High Honor Wall will be forever etched in the memories of those in attendance. Rest in peace, Richard.

Dear Sp5 Richard Hentz,
Thank you for your service as a Voice Interceptor (Linguist). You are still MIA. Please come Home. Please watch over the USA, it still needs your courage. Be at peace.

Rick, as we celebrated your mother's life at a service and Mass earlier today, I couldn't help but think of you, as is often the case. But with her passing, mother, father and son have been reunited. God bless you and thank you again for your and your crew's service and paying the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace.

I thank you every day for your sacrifice. Always remembered.