THE WALL OF FACES

Brave soldier,
As part of the Gridley High School Posting Project in Gridley Illinois, I would like to take a moment to remember the sacrifice that you made for this country. I wish that I could have known you, so that I would know what about you inspired your dedication. You are a true hero!

I've never seen a picture of you, but I've heard alot about you. I've taken an impression of your name from the wall, for my uncle, who served with you. My uncle's name is Karl Thompson, he's my godfather. I ride my Harley in Rolling Thunder to say thank you and that you nor any of the others, that served in Vietnam, will ever be forgotten by me. May God Bless You.

I learned of "Barney's" death when I read " Into Cambodia" by Keith William Nolan, Chapter 17: Dreadenaughts and Panthers, page 162 and 163. "Barney a ridge running rebel from Tennessee" is how he signed the back of my class photo, I wish that you still could run those ridges reb.