THE WALL OF FACES

We were about 15 years old when we worked at a Pony Track on Franklyn Ave in Newark NJ. His nickname was Happy because he was a good nature kid and was always smiling. He had a good sense of humor. Every time the owner of the pony track would tell us to do some we would respond, "yesss boossss." Then we would laugh. I couldn't believe it when I learned that Happy had enlisted into the US Army but knew he was trying to take a step in bettering himself and probably thought serving the United States of America was the right thing to do. I never forgot him. A sad loss.

Dear PFC Harold Heymach, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. It was just 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.

PFC Harold F. Heymach was an infantryman assigned to D Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade. On March 8, 1968, his unit was operating in Quang Ngai Province, RVN, when PFC Heymach was tasked with repositioning a Claymore mine in front of a bunker. PFC Heymach was fatally injured when the mine accidentally detonated. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Harry Heymach was my dear cousin who was like a brother to me. Taken too soon from us at the age of 19 in viet naum. I grew up with him. He will be in my heart til the day we meet again. RIP Harry, you are still missed all these years later.

Dear PFC Harold Frank Heymach, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter