THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who wear/wore your MIA bracelet are moving and reflect their admiration and respect for you. It remains my fervent hope you will be returned home after the passage of so many years.

Charlie and I were roommates during our F4 squadron’s deployment to Kunsan, Korea in 1969. We were the same size so we swapped clothes. He taught me to play tennis. We flew together and we partied together. He was and still is in my memory a truly great guy. He was liked and respected by all of his fellow pilots. I was flying F4s out of Korat AFB in Thailand when he was reported down. His is the first name that I touch when I visit the Wall. I will remember him until we meet again.

While serving in Vietnam, 4-1-70 to 4-1-71 I purchased a POW/MIA bracelet with the name of Capt. Charles Hoskins, 2-16-71 to remember someone lost during my tour. Now I can put a face to the name. Thank you.

On this Memorial Day as every year my thoughts turn to Capt Hoskins. Last year marked 50 years since he was shot down. I have lived a whole life since then and he was not able to. Honoring his service and memory today.

I still wear your bracelet Sir. Have worn it since 1972, if you are still missing when I pass my Son will wear it followed by his Son if necessary. God Bless.