THE WALL OF FACES

John Jewell was my brother in law (Gene's brother). He lived his life missing his brother , he didn't talk much about him. From what I understand John's number was up for the draft until the news of his brother's MIA status. He was the only remaining male. He was very emotional about the subject of Vietnam, his heart hurt his whole life. He was also the last remaining sibling in later life.
Gene was a tragic and life changing loss in his life as it was for his family. As it was for approximately 58,000 others.
Ugene M Jewell, will not be forgotten. The work being done to find answers to the questions is very much appreciated.
Thank you. There are still people wondering even after all these years.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The many remembrances from those who wear/wore your MIA bracelet are moving. It remains my fervent hope you will be returned home after the passage of so many years.

I met Gene Jewell when he and his family visited his family in Missouri shortly before he went to Vietnam. I think subconsciously, it was because of his service and subsequent ultimate sacrifice, I later enlisted and served 4 years. One of those years was in Vietnam (Dec 67 - Nov 68). Unlike Gene, I was very very fortunate to have returned, but hardly a day goes by I don't think of him, since his younger brother John, was my best man at my wedding.
Gene and I talked about his service and desire to serve and protect his country. He was very passionate about serving. The country lost a valuable and dedicated citizen and Airman. I am proud to have known him. Rest in Peace.

Never forget.

HOOAH

I did not know about this site. I was in the same squadron with Gene. My wife and I visited his wife in the MacDill hospital when I returned. She had just had their second child.
Very sad to think his daughters would not know their dad. He would have been a good one. He was "gung ho" in all that he did.