THE WALL OF FACES

Carter Howell was my squad sergeant during the first months of knob year at The Citadel. When I was ready to call it quits he came to my room, talked to me man to boy, and gave me the encouragement to stay.

I was a year behind CA at The Citadel. In my knob year, he, Rick Repole, who was also lost in Viet Nam, and Pat Daugherty, recruited me for the sport parachute club and team. CA trained me, jumped with me, and, with Rick and Pat, celebrated my first jumps with a prop blast ceremony. CA was a class act and loved jumping and his school. He was a great friend and was all about helping others.

I too, wore your bracelet when you when you were 1Lt. Carter Howell. I am 61 yrs. old and I will never forget the announcing of bodies ID's in TV every night. it was truly horrific. I was proud to do my part. Forever in my heart.

I wore Carter Howell's MIA bracelet for many years; until it broke in half. I still have it in my jewelry box. My thoughts and prayers continue for his family and loved-ones.

Carter, my first cousin, saved my life from drowning in the river shortly before he was shot down.
I still have picture of his F4 Phantom jet on my office desk. When asked about it, I always relate the life saving story and how he gave his life for our freedom. He will always be my Hero!