THE WALL OF FACES

I have been wearing an MIA bracelet with the name of John Adams on it since 1973. I was in college when I received my bracelet with John's name on it. Troops were coming home from Vietnam since the US involvement was winding down. I even kept the bracelet on my wrist on my wedding day. I have rarely taken it off over these last 44 years. It will worn until I die. John Adams and his fellow lost comrades are not forgotten. Your service is appreciated, your lives are cherished, your memory lives on in our hearts.

DEAR SGT 1ST CLASS ADAMS,
THE POWERS THAT BE CHANGED YOUR STATUS FROM MIA TO KIA ON MARCH 13, 1978. I DO NOT SEE ANYWHERE THAT YOUR REMAINS WERE EVER RECOVERED. I PRAY YOU ARE FOUND.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, AND REST IN PEACE.

Sergeant First Class John Robert Adams, Served with the 189th Assault Helicopter Company, 52nd Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade.

Dear Family,
I received my POW/MIA bracelet in 1971 when I was a sophomore in high school in Massachusetts. I wore this bracelet faithfully until 1973, even after the Vietnam War had ended--I always held out hope Spec. John Adams name would be one of those missing who returned home. My father was a career NCO in the Air Force and spent 2 1/2 out of 4 years away from us during Vietnam. He was in Thailand and Guam in support of B-52's. After the war ended, I put my worn and bent bracelet away in my jewelry box. I have moved many times and the bracelet was kept with all of the family photo albums and mementos.
I was organizing photos today to scan into the computer and came across my bracelet which was in the box. I don't know why I never thought to search the Vietnam Memorial for his name or check on it via a website. I am so glad I did, but I confess I was very saddened to see his photo and page here. It is at the end of a hope that I always had in the corner of my heart.
As a military kid, I have such an appreciation for the sacrifices of the service members and their families. May I say that your family's loss of your son, brother, or cousin is one that humbles me to my core.
I send to you my sincerest condolences, his proud family, which is not diminished by the passing of all these years.
Goodbye to you, Spec. 6 John Adams.

Dear SFC John Robert Adams, 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