THE WALL OF FACES

It has been a pleasure reading all of the rememberances. I have changed my email address, and would like to read more. My son has been asking about his grandfather and I couldn't be more proud. My daughter in law is a veteran also, and I thank her for being there for me and the family. Thank you all.

I had the pleasure of serving with Colonel (then Major) Hestle as NCO in Charge of Squadron Operations, 9th Tactical Fighter Squadron in Spangdahelm, Germany where the picture of him by his F-105 was taken in the early sixties. As a flight Chief and then Operations Officer he was an outstanding Officer among what turned out to be perhaps the greatest group of Pilots I would have the pleasure to work with during my 27 year career; two of whom were awarded the Medal of Honor flying their Thuds" in Viet Nam as he did. He was extremely well liked by his fellow pilots and the ground crews who he treated with respect and made sure they knew how he and other pilots appreciated their efforts. I have visited the wall many time over the years and I always stop by to say a prayer. I know how his family must miss him.

I too just found my Vietnam War bracelet for Col Roosevelt Hestle. I remember wearing it in high school. My father served 32 years in the Air Force, my brother was in the Navy. Both served tours in Vietnam and gratefully returned home safe. I am a nurse proudly serving our veterans in the VA Hospitals. I still pray for our fallen heroes and their families. May God bless them and us all and may God bless America. Thank you Col Hestle for you heroic and selfless sacrifice for our freedom.

I received this copper bracelet when I was in 6th grade in 1970.
I will be running a 5k at West Point tomorrow 5/9/15 and will proudly wear my soldiers bracelet and will be praying for all our Fallen Heroes.
God Bless America and God Bless this Fallen Hero Lt. Col. Roosevelt Hestle

As a High School Senior in Jackson, MS, I received a POW/MIA bracelet with Col. Hestle's name on it. I kept it for many years but many moves ago it was misplaced never to be found. However, I have never forgotten his name or his sacrifice for all of us.