THE WALL OF FACES

DEAR PFC BATCHELDER,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A HUEY - UH-1 HELICOPTER REPAIRER. A FRIEND'S BROTHER ALSO DIED IN PHUOC LONG. SAY HI TO MIKE. 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.

Was so so sad when I learned he had died! Have thought of him so often over the years. Always will. He was a wonderful person. His class picture is exactly how I remember him.

We grew up together in Springvale, Maine..... Rode ponies together. Played softball together..I shall miss you forever.....

Monica

Dear PFC William Robert Batchelder, 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

William is buried at Notre Dame Cemetery, Springvale, York County,ME. DFC PH