THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your cousin Charles is moving and reflects the anguish experienced by so many families that lost loved ones in this war. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Dear PFC Richard Jacobs, Thank you for your service as 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.

"Dickey Boy" as he was known to us as we grew up together with Grandmother Mileka Lum Ho..(Paulo).in Paia, Maui.Grandmother was our baby sitter.while my mother, Thelma Kim Ho..COAN..worked.We had great fun together.Today I placed your picture and story on a full scale wall being built in Perryville, Missouri..(near CHESTER..Ill.)Any family..you have ohana in the MID WEST!

My Aunty Naomi (Pearl Belva Naomi Jacobs Wood), your Mother, carried a heavy heart of separation from you for a life-time. Your untimely passing obliterated her future hopes and remaining foundation. You need to know she loved you dearly, extremely proud of you, and past choices were made in your best interest. Dear Cousin, you need to know & understand that. She is with you now and it is only fitting you be together here also. Aunty Mileka Lum Ho (hanai mother) was an immeasurable blessing for you. Mahalo ia ?oe no kou hana; thank you for your service.

Aloha Richard - I was only 10 years old when you passed away. Dad had just been assigned to Pearl Harbor on his way to his first tour of duty in Vietnam in 1966 when Mom received news of your passing. I wish I had gotten to know you. We visit you at Punchbowl whenever I'm back in the islands. You are loved and not forgotten. Mahalo dear cousin for your sacrifice in service for our country. Love, your cousin Lorraine.