THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sgt John Holderbaum, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Next week is Independence Day, and there is no better time to honor you. Please watch over the USA, it still needs your strength. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear SGT John Arthur Holderbaum, 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

Rest in peace with the warriors. (Photo Credit: Bob (Butch) Hall)

John is buried at East Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland,MI. PH

I still remember your last day as if it were yesterday. I'm posting a picture I took of you just a couple of days before you died in hopes that it will give others some comfort. I'm sorry we couldn't return home together. I think of you often and will continue to for the rest of my days