THE WALL OF FACES

On this your angel day I wanted to express my gratitude to you for your service to our country and for the greatest sacrifice any man can make – your precious life.

Many have said that the Vietnam War was a pointless war and that the loss of your life was in useless, but I do not feel that this is true. Your service and sacrifice have not been in vain, but has been a source of healing and hope. This is signified in all the messages left by the youth of our nation on this sacred site. I read their comments and know that you are not forgotten by them and that you and your brothers-in-arms will be an influence for good for generations to come.

I will always remember you and the others on The Wall. I will do my utmost best to never to forget you and to do all that I can do to keep your memory alive. Even if it is just to leave a message here on your remembrance page on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site. This is my promise to you and the others.

Rest well now and know that you are always remembered by this humble American Girl.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Earnest Richard Hinsley, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC Earnest Richard Hinsley, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Dear soldier, my name is Zach Nicolay and I’m leaving this remembrance as an assignment for my sophomore World History class in Gridley, Illinois. But I promise that this means so much more than any assignment ever will. There is no greater way for one to express one's gratitude for their country than to pay the ultimate sacrifice. I thank you for that, and I am forever in debt to you.

Thank you for your service In Vietnam, because of your sacrifice we were able to defeat them and prevent more American death from happening. You loyalty to your country will never be forgotten. I am from Gridley Illinois. I am doing this for a project at Gridley High School.