THE WALL OF FACES

Chief Warrant Officer Charles Edward Holloway was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. He served as a Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor, and was assigned to the 81ST TRANS CO, 45TH TRANS BN, US ARMY SPT GROUP VIETNAM.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

The widow of CWO Holloway penned what became a Thanksgiving op-ed for the Tampa Tribune on November 24, 1966. In it, she quotes a letter home from him, "This deal is enough to make one count his blessings and I have so many. I saw a woman and her two kids who had been shot to death by the Viet Cong and I decided that if I can help keep this type of thing away from you and my family then there is a reason for my being here."

Dear CWO Holloway ~ I am a fellow veteran, having served in Vietnam Sept '68- Sept '69 in northern most I Corps with the 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division. I just read your story in the Vietnam Magazine, October 2020 issue titled "The Day We Lost Charlie" written by Thomas R. Messick. Thank you for your service to our Country. You Are Not Forgotten!

Dear CWO Charles Holloway, Thank you for your service as an Utility & Light Cargo Single Rotor Helicopter Pilot. This 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.