THE WALL OF FACES

Some may think you are forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
But in our memory you are with us
As you always were before….

Dear Lt John Kauhaihao, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Veterans’ Day is next week. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

John was one of my best friends. I was on the ground with him the day he died. There was no man as brave and humble as he. He loved his children and talked often of them. He was so proud. He served as my platoon leader before moving to a sister platoon, we spent many days and nights together. When he became platoon leader of Aztec platoon, I took over as platoon leader of Cheyenne. It was my responsibility on Sept. 5th, to get him evacuated on that fateful day. My prayers have been for his family for 45 years. What a man, and what a leader he was. He saved so many lives that day with his actions.

Dear 1LT John Kuulei Kauhaihao, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter