THE WALL OF FACES

Joe and I were dorm mates our sophomore year at Stanford. I remember his always smiling face and the trivial pursuit type games we played before dinner. He was an avid fan of Broadway musical shows and had many records of the sound tracks.

Dear SGT Joseph Lewis Jacobs, 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

Joe is buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County,CA. PH

Dear Joe...and Joe's family...you were the brightest and the best our country had to offer. All of us in our little, specialized military unit suffered greatly when you left us. I've touched your name on the Vietnam Wall in D.C., and the Vietnam Memorial in Sacramento (built to honor all Californians who died in the war). Knowing you as I did, you most certainly carved a special place in heaven and have been at peace for all these many years. I think of you often, my dear friend.

A portion of Sepulveda Boulevard/State Highway Route 1 in El Segundo near Los Angeles International Airport has been dedicated to the residents of Los Angeles County who served in Vietnam. This section of highway is now designated the Los Angeles County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Adopted by the California State Legislature in 2000, the highway honors the more than 350,000 California veterans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 5,822 killed or missing in action. Los Angeles County has the largest number of Vietnam veterans in California and 1,857 of its residents were killed or missing in action during that war. This memorial corridor provides a fitting and proper way for the residents of Los Angeles County to express their gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices these Vietnam veterans have made for their country.