THE WALL OF FACES

I shaved next to him that morning the day he went missing. Never forgot that though it has been over 53 years. R.I. P.

Dear Col Roosevelt Hestle, Thank you for your service as a Tactical Fighter-Bomber Pilot. I am glad you were found in 2017 - WELCOME HOME. Yesterday was Memorial Day when we honor you. I could not post then because this site was overwhelmed. Please watch over the USA, it still needs your courage. Rest in peace with the angels.

My Boy Scout troop just finished refurbishing the freedom tree marker here in Los Angeles on the southwest corner of Manchester and Lincoln. Welcome home.

I wore a bracelet in honor of Col. Hestle, Jr. for many years. I have kept his picture and today, for some strange reason, after all these years I decided to go on line and see what I could find out. I read about the return of his remains and burial in April, 2018. I extend my sympathy and prayers to his beloved family. I should add that I was a religious sister the years I wore that bracelet and it was not the usual thing you did then, but I was never chastised for wearing it.

Uncles Hess, you will always be our distinguished war hero and we honor you. We are so proud to call you our Uncle. You were above and beyond an officer and gentleman. Gone but not forgotten. Love always, Jeneice Carter, MaryAnn Clarke, Charles Montgomery,Jr