THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. You died at 18 years of age. I am 73 and have lived a long and fulfilling life. It is tragic you never had that same opportunity. May you rest in eternal peace.

On the remembrance of your 70th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

HOOAH

Dear Sgt Stephen Johnson, Thank you for your service as a Flight Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Stephen.

On June 3, 1969, a U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H (tail number 67-17809) from 2nd Brigade Combat Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), was shot down shortly after takeoff from Phuoc Vinh. The aircraft crashed and burned. There were no survivors. The crew included aircraft commander WO1 Walter S. Seddig, pilot 1LT Charles Vale, crew chief SP4 Gregory R. Vogler, and gunner SGT Stephen D. Johnson. There were two passengers aboard also, WO1 Thomas M. Bonnie and WO1 Donald H. Richardson. Warrant Officers Richardson and Bonine had caught a ride from Phu Loi to Phuoc Vihn and were killed on the subsequent return flight. [Taken from vhpa.org]