THE WALL OF FACES

I was there, in the field, that fateful day when Ted, as we all called him, was killed along with other good men. He and I spent time talking, as he always did, about his wife and son, who he was so proud of. We also were worried about the area of operations that we were in. To add to this situation, we had spent two days in this same location, which we never did. I was present when our platoon officer told him that he, along with others, were being moved to another platoon. Being a sergeant, I can only assume that that was the reason why. What a tragedy!

Dear Sgt Withers Jackson, Thank you for your service an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It's the end of summer and Labor Day weekend. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Withers is buried at Jackson Payne Family Cemetery, Rustburg, VA.

Dear SGT Withers Theodore Jackson, 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

Thank you, Sergeant.