THE WALL OF FACES

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

Tom and I were in Basic Training together at Fort Polk, La. A-1-1 Spring of 1969. Great guy.

Dear WO Thomas Knopik, Thank you for your service as an Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy New Year in heaven. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear Tom you were my first love and I will never forget our times together. I visit you often when I make it to the cities. Just to remember our time together. . Thank you for you service. It still breaks my heat that you did not come back to me like you promised.

Thomas A Knopik, this was a day I will never forget. I was a gunner on a helicopter and we saw your helicopter go down and I requested we land to help. Unfortunately it was too late, I was the soldier that pulled you from the wreckage on Nov. 18, 1970. I have been looking for your and Benton L. Miller's family since the day it happened. I would love to speak to your family and provide some type of closure. I am unclear as to who was the pilot and who was the co-pilot. The co-pilot actually took his last breath in my arms.. I will never forget that day.

Rest in Peace Brother.. You will NEVER be forgotten.

I would encourage any family members to contact me directly
Clayton O Maggard
937-336-6700