THE WALL OF FACES

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

I never knew Anthony Housh, but I purchased an MIA bracelet that had his name on it. I wore it for a while, then thought that his family would like to have it in remembrance of him.

As it turned out, he came from a small town that I often passed through - Newton, IL. I learned, however, that he had no family left (except perhaps a sister).

The person I contacted turned out to be an old friend and after discussing the matter for a while, he suggested donating it to the town library/museum/historical society. I liked the idea - we were able to finally send Anthony home again.

I've not been through there to see it, but friends who knew him should stop by and pay your respects if you're ever in the area - I'm sure he'd like that.

Never forget.

HOOAH

Tony was not just a repairman he was also a flying crewchief. I was his flight engineer on many missions and was always grateful for the excellent way he did his job. I always enjoyed his company as well and looked up to him as a husband and father. He was lost right after I rotated out and I grieved his loss.

Some of my earliest memories are of you and my father together. I remember how much you two made each other laugh. I remember waiting for y’all at the end of the day at Fort Rucker and seeing all the helicopters coming in to land. My favorite memory was sitting in the back seat of a ‘68 Camaro driving to a lake in southwest Georgia from Fort Rucker. I remember how much love I felt when you were around. I miss daddy, but am glad you’re together again.