THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your wife Barbara are moving and reflect her eternal love for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Michael ,We were only married a few years before you were drafted. Then before you went to Vietnam I was pregnant with our Son Michael Steven born Sept. 25 1967. I thank God that you got to see pictures of your son and felt so proud . Not knowing what lad a waiting. In six weeks after his birth On November 16 1967 God took you home to be with Him. Now this year marks 54yrs. To me it is always Nov. 16 1967. I always love you and my hearts breaks of you not being able to be with us. However, I know soon I will be seeing you in Heaven. Our son turn out to be outstanding. Looks like you and a go getter.I know you are proud of him .He missed knowing you but, knows about you through me and pictures. One day soon you will meet him too. We three will have a lot to catch up on. My Love to you. Barbara L. Hoover.

PFC Michael J. Hoover was a Watercraft Operator serving with the 528th Transportation Company, 4th Transportation Command, Army Support Command, Saigon, 1st Logistical Command. On November 11, 1967, PFC Hoover was aboard a ship operating a crane lifting a 10-ton truck when the cable snapped. The broken cable whiplashed and struck him in the head. Critically injured, Hoover was taken to a medical facility in Saigon where he expired five days later. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Pfc. Michael J. Hoover, Saigon Accident Victim.” The Evening Star (Washington D.C.), November 22, 1967, courtesy of Michelle Castro, Special Collections, Washingtoniana MLK Library Division (DCPL)]

Dear PFC Michael Hoover, Thank you for your service as a Watercraft Operator. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.