THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Major Edmund Henry Hornstein, 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

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

My friend for as long as my heart and mind will remember and then even longer.

My name is Edmund Russell Meyer. I was given the name Edmund after Edmund H. Hornstein; by my father Robert C Meyer a childhood friend. I am a veteran myself of the United States Marine Corps. I proudly served my country through the first Iraq war up to and through Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. I am a teacher now of US History and I begin every year with the same story. “Do you know your history? Do you know who you are?” I explain the assignment by giving the students the story of a man who served his country not once but twice. I tell the story of how a man went to Vietnam and lost his life. I tell the story of how a man becomes an officer with the rank of Major in the United States Army. I also tell them the stories my father has told me of his good friend Edmund. I am proud to be called Edmund, I am proud to know that I am named after a Vietnam Vet and more importantly a good friend of my fathers. I know my history and I know my country’s history. Thank you Edmund for being a man and being a friend to my father; but most importantly thank you for serving our country. As we draw close to Veterans Day, I hope we all can take a moment to remember those like Edmund Hornstein who served for all of us. You are remembered each year in my classroom and every time I hear my name being called.

My name is Matt Eagan, and I am a student at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, RI. As part of my Vietnam History course I was assigned to make a poster the life of Edmund Hornstein, so that he will be better remebered, and so that his life that he gave in service of this country will not be forgotten. If anyone has any information about Edmund, that you would like to share with me, you can e-mail me at [email protected], any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.