THE WALL OF FACES

CPL Daniel J. Hommel, of 9 Pandora Dr., Brentwood, who was killed May 25, was buried Saturday in Long Island National Cemetery after a Requiem Mass at St. Luke's Church. American Legion services were held at the Grant Funeral Home Friday night. CPL Hommel was a graduate of Brentwood High School, and entered the service on Aug. 17, 1967. He had been in Vietnam since February. He leaves his parents, John and Doris Hommel, two brothers, Gary and John, and a sister, Debra.
-Your Islip Bulletin, June 20, 1968

Dear Cpl Daniel Hommel, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. It was just 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.

Danny and I were cousns, born 3 months apart. At times he acted like an "older" brother. Feel his loss deeply. Visit his grave wen I can.

Corporal Daniel John Hommel, Served with Company D, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division.

Dear CPL Daniel John Hommel, 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, Sir

Curt Carter