THE WALL OF FACES

We can tell Memorial Day is coming with the wreaths that hang on front doors, and the small red, white, and blue American flags that line the grass covered graves of the Veterans’ cemeteries all acrosse America. One of those graves is yours, and we honor your life and your memory on this Memorial day.

May we never forget your example and the true cost of our freedoms. You with those who love you paid that cost, and America will be forever indebted.

With respect, always.

I was stationed with SFC Itzoe at the BRC of the US Army Ranger School at Ft. Benning. He had already served a tour in VN as the RTO for the USMA Grad who held numerous World Records for the Olympic Event: Speed Walking. Tony Itzoe often visited our residence after hours and taught us Karate using our Walls as demo dummies. Fantasticly humurous guy. His was the 1st to sign his best friend SFC Jim Frederick's Book at the Funeral Home after SFC Fred was returned back to Ft Benning to be buried after being KIA at Hill 875 Dak To w/the 173rd Abn Bde. I was the second to sign the book. Four months later, it was my most sad duty to be the first to sign SFC Tony Itzoe's Book at the Funeral Home. He was KIA 4 Months after his best friend SFC Jim Frederick. These two superior NCOs were the Hand-to-Hand Combat Demo Team in the Rangers-in-Action presentation at Ft. Benning. I'm certain they were irreplaceable. They were THAT good only to have their promising careers terminated in the VN War. God Bless you "It.!!" I've noted you in Fred's listing.

This year, as every year for many, my wife finishes the wreaths she makes for every Memorial Day and our American flag is raised in remembrance, as we observe this somber national holiday. You and our loved ones whose names also are inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial are in our hearts. My family and I will never forget the cost of our freedoms, and the men and women who have and continue to step forward to keep America safe.
With respect, always.
Curt Carter

Dear SFC Robert Anthony Itzoe,, sir.

This year, as every year, our American Flag looks majestic as it snaps to attention in the breeze, as if to return the salute of all those who have served and who are serving. Two Red, White, and Blue Memorial Day wreats, one to the left and one to the right, remain there during this very special Memorial Day holiday.

Remembering you, those you served with who didn't make it home from the Vietnam War, and all who died defending this country.

With respect, sir.

Curt Carter

Dear SFC Robert Itzoe, Thank you for your service an Airborne Qualified Infantry Operations & Intelligence Specialist. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.