THE WALL OF FACES

Dear CPL Darryl Verdue Barnes, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Darryl is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. BSM PH

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...Cokmplete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

My brother Don Corbin and Darryl were friends and went to school and played baseball together. Darryl a pitcher and Don a catcher. I was only 10yrs old when Darryl was killed but I remember it like it was yesterday. My mother and I attended his funeral. Don was serving in VietNam with the 1st Air Cav A/2/12 at the time Darryl was killed. We all miss him and talk about him from time to time. God Bless you Darryl for the sacrifice you made for your country. We miss you.