THE WALL OF FACES

You are the uncle that I never met. My father was your little brother and was only 8 years old when the family got the news you were not coming home. I have the dog tag that I hear you were wearing that day, and every now and then I pull it out wondering what you were like. I just want to say thank you for your duty and for your service. You would have turned 66 years old the other day.

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If there are any service members who served with him or who knew him and have stories, I would love to hear them..and thank you as well.

Sarge, it is to my everlasting shame that I have no memory of the supply trip that you took for us that ended your life. It was Roach that told me only a few days ago about the incident. The reason that he remembers is that he was to go on that supply trip and you took his place.

I wish I could see you now to apologize but I guess that I will have to wait until we join up again in heaven for the biggest reunion!

Rest in peace Bro!

Sgt. Bassett, you and I may or may not be related, but we share a name and probably a geneological connection. On this Memorial Day 2000, I salute you and thank you for your service to your nation, and will pray for your soul and the family you may have left behind. God bless you.