THE WALL OF FACES

I never knew Gary, personally, even though we went to the same high school. He was several years older than me. His sister, Kendra, and I were classmates. I remember the day it was announced Gary had been killed in Vietnam. Very sad day, even for those of us who had no idea where Vietnam was. I had decided at that moment I would do my part, and as soon as I turned 18, I joined the Air Force, eventually ending up in Thailand. I have since journeyed to the Vietnam Memorial to pay respects to Gary and all the others....RIP Gary.

Private First Class Gary Clifford Bannon, Served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

DEAR PFC BANNON,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 12TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAVALRY. THIS WAS THE UNIT OF A FRIEND'S TWIN. SAY HI TO MIKE IN HEAVEN. WATCH OVER AMERICA. IT STILL NEEDS YOUR GRACE. VETERANS' DAY IS APPROACHING AND- SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER AND HONOR ALL OF YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS GUIDE YOU. REST IN PEACE

Dear PFC Gary Clifford Bannon, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

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