THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear PFC Allen Jagielo, Thank you for your service as a Medical NCO. Thank you for the lives you saved. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It's the end of summer and Labor Day. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Private First Class Allen Dale Jagielo, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.

PFC Allen D. Jagielo was the quintessential "New Guy." He was a replacement medic who finished Jungle School in Lai Khe on October 16, 1967 and joined the battalion in the field that night. He was sent on patrol the next day. It would be his first and last. He fell during the Battle of Ong Thanh that day, along with 63 others. Like those others, he fought and died bravely. When a fellow soldier came across his body in the jungle, all he could do was to touch his hand, say "I'm sorry," and then move on, looking for those who could still be helped. [Taken from pbase.com and angelfire.com]

Dear PFC Allen Dale Jagielo, 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