THE WALL OF FACES

Dear SP5 Harry E Bates, 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

Rest in peace with the warriors.

Harry is buried at Stonecoal Cemetery, Lee County,KY.

Dear Harry, to honor your memory and the sacrifice you made for your country I want to make sure your photo will be displayed on your birthday each and every year when the Education Center is completed, so it is with great pride and humility that I post this remembrance and picture of you. You are not forgotten and remain in the hearts of many all these years later. You have been designated to be one of God's special angels, along with the love of my life, who also sacrificed his life during this war 45 years ago. God Bless You, Harry, for being who you were and for all you did--we live in freedom to this day thanks to heroes like you.

Harry E Bates, I will be honored to read your name during the "Reading the Names" ceremony at The Wall in Washington, DC, on Novenber 9, 2007. We are participating in order to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Wall.

I did not know you before but I just wanted to let you know that as a US Marine who was a tank commander in Vietnam for 12 months and 29 days, I am proud, honored and humbled by your sacrifice.

Semper Fidelis,

John Wear
Sgt 3rd Tanks
RVN 1968 - 1969