THE WALL OF FACES

I didn’t know Mickey. I came into LZ Jood from a recon mission, to be extracted next day. My team was assigned a bunker by company CO next to Mickey’s. That night he was outside bunker line & shot by his bunker mate. Who I found out later was a close friend. Forgo rest of details, but a tragic event. Like I said didn’t know Mickey, but think of him often. Especially today.

Some may think you are forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
But in our memory you are with us
As you always were before….

Dear Cpl Mickey Hill, Thank you for your service s an Indirect Fire Infantryman. Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and we should remember all of you who served. Watch over the USA, it still needs your courage. Rest in peace with the angels.

I was the Echo Company Clerk when Mickey first reported for duty at Camp Enari and I was the one who had to identify his body when he was about to go home.

One of my duties as company clerk was to write a letter to the parents. To this day not only do I remember Mickey, but the many hours I trying to write that letter. The circumstances of Mickey's death were beyond sad.

Dear CPL Mickey William Hill, 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