THE WALL OF FACES

I was flying on your wing 30 June 1967. We were flying recon inserts. You landed in the zone and automatic weapons fire broke out 360 degrees. I saw it all, but there was nothing I could do. I missed you then, Jack, I miss you now. As I write this it seems like yesterday. You were a fine pilot, fine Marine, and a fine friend. Semper Fr, Jack. Semper Fi.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. I am heartened you returned home after the passage of so many years though I wish it had been under very different circumstances. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear Captain John House, Thank you for your service as an HMH Pilot. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

September 21, 2018 - WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says the remains of three U.S. Marines killed when their helicopter was shot down during the Vietnam War will be buried next week at Arlington National Cemetery.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Friday that the remains of the three men will be buried as a group with full military honors next Thursday. The three men are: Capt. John A. House II, of Pelham, New York; Lance Cpl. John D. Killen III, of Davenport, Iowa; and Cpl. Glyn L. Runnels Jr., of Birmingham, Alabama.
The Pentagon says their remains were identified in March 2017.
Military officials say House, the oldest at 28, was the pilot of the Sea Knight helicopter that crashed after being hit by enemy fire on June 30, 1967. Four others also were killed, including 18-year-old Killen and 21-year-old Runnels.

Welcome home at last. Semper Fidelis, Captain.