THE WALL OF FACES

Dear SP5 William Earl Hibpshman, 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.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

During the Vietnam War, soldiers did one-year tours of duty, their 'war year,' and Billy had about 100 days left when he got caught in a North Vietnamese Army mortar barrage. He died of multiple fragmentation wounds, one of 57 Alaskans killed in the war.

I was honored to write a story on Billy Hibpshman. It includes memories from his brother and mother. The link is here, with a photo:
http:www.homernews.comstories052203new_052203new003001.shtml

I will never forget the night that I heard you had died. Your mother said she saw your face and we all thought that was a strange thing until we heard the news. Billy was always a kind hearted person and we all looked up to him. Look forward to seeing you again Billy when the Lord calls me home!

William is buried at Mt View Cemetery, Pueblo,CO. BSM PH