THE WALL OF FACES

I was 7 when I attended my Cousin Greg's Funeral. I did not understand it all, but I saw so many people crying so hard. It did not upset me, it made me compassionate. I probably only saw him a few times in my life, but never forgot him. God bless all my Relatives, past and present. We will all have a Family Reunion in Heaven, one day.

I remember how often I would see you playing outside as I passed by your house while delivering on my paper route. You always smiled and waived to me. I remember how cool you were riding your moped at Brooks Park -- I was so envious! I remember the shock of learning of your death -- I had just started college while you protected our country. You have always been a hero to me, though we did not know each other well. How blessed we are by the sacrifice of your life. My recently deceased St. Juliana life-long friend, John MacFarlane, and I used to talk about you ofter.
I am sure your ever-present smile is a delight to all in heaven. You are remembered

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Gail Otto Heeres is touching and reflects her enduring love for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Even after 54 years I still have no words for what you mean to me. I know that if life was different you would have been my brother-in-law. I remember you often and how you would make Elvis with your hair. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of Americans and our freedom. Thank you and love you. Your other sister Gail

Sharing 3 years daily in class with You and Denny at ND was a trip. You guys were inseparable on the football field, Class, lunch hall and Booby's. The 14 of us in class 1966 went to College of Santa Fe and memorialized the loss when we received the news of you both gone. Life stopped and we became adults. I took the trip over the big pond to Nam for 69-70 and made it back a different man. I've carried this sadness for your family for 56 years now. I wish we could have Welcomed You Both Home Brothers in another way. I salute you and thank you for your service. God keep and bless your family.