THE WALL OF FACES

I always remember your great smile and oneryness, You would always take me to the movies on saturday,I would sit in the first row ,first seat,I would fall asleep,you would just pick me up and carry me all the way home.I remember the time when I was little and I told you I was going to smear bubble gum all in your hair,you were reading a comic book,just said,ok,not listening to me,and I put gum in your hair,mom would not let you get on to me because you should have listened to me,I was onery just like you.But you were the greatest older brother any one could have ever wished for...Mom and I and my son visited the wall at Enid,Ok,I left a picture of me and my son in clown,as that was what we were doing at the time,could you ever imagine me as a clown? I was always so shy

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Dear CWO Johnnie Leroy Ishmael, 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

Johnnie is buried at Laverne Memorial Cemetery, Laverne, Harper County,OK.

.....I knew you only briefly, but you will be forever a brother.

Johnnie, Remember when we worked at your dad's service station in Laverne. What great times we had at the drive in. Miss you greatly, your cousin, Larry L. Jordan SSG U.S.ARMY Retired