THE WALL OF FACES

MAJOR

CHARLES L KELLY


served as the

third commanding officer

of the


57th MEDICAL DETACHMENT


better known as a

" Dust- Off " medical evacuation operation



He and three others, who survived,

were flying aboard UH-1B # 63-08591

when their commander was shot

through the heart from the

ground and in so doing their

helicopter came down



MAJOR

CHARLES L KELLY

was the recipient of the

following military decorations


DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS

SILVER STAR

DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS

AIR MEDAL

BRONZE STAR MEDAL

ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL

PURPLE HEART


and in addition was

entitled to wear the


COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE

ARMY AVIATOR WINGS

ARMY COMBAT MEDIC BADGE

ARMY PARACHUTE WINGS





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE





14 FEBRUARY 1999

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Frye – 1932

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Charles L. Kelly, for your courageous and valiant service, many years of faithfully contributing, and most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Sir, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Major Kelly, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERAL PEACE MY FRIEND

"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."

Isaiah 6:8

Major Kelly,
So many of your comrades from 'Nam owe their lives to you and your DUSTOFF pilots, I want you to know that you are in our hearts and minds. We love you and think of you often