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….

1st Lt. Van John Joyce was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, with Oak Leaf Cluster, for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. He served as a Pilot and Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander. He was assigned to C TRP, 1ST SQDN, 9TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php,

Awards: 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, Bronze Star (Merit), 2 Air Medals, 4 Army Commendation Medals, 4 Purple Hearts, (On his marker).

Dear Lt Van Joyce, Thank you for your service as an Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander (Helicopter Pilot) with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Halloween is soon. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

I was in C Troop 1/9 Cav with your brother. In my mind I can still see him jogging along the flight line at Phuoc Vinh along with Cpt Hageman, which was something they did on a regular basis before last light...he is not forgotten...