THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your friend Jack Smith is moving. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever.

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Sky Soldier.

Sergeant Ralph Wood Basnight, Served with Company B, 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

On behalf of his fellow paratroopers from the 173rd "Herd" Airborne Brigade, including myself and brothers who also served in RVN, I offer regrets and respect for your sacrifice. May you and yoiur fellow fallen comrades never be forgotten.

DEAR SERGEANT BASNIGHT,
I HOPE SOMEONE WILL PUT YOUR PHOTO HERE BECAUSE THIS WALL OF FACES REALLY NEEDS YOUR FACE. THANK YOU FOR BEING AN AIRBORNE QUALIFIED GRUNT. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE. ADVENT IS HERE, AND CHRISTMAS IS APPROACHING. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU. THE NEW YEAR IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.