THE WALL OF FACES

Spent lots of summers together and then went to Mitchell College together. Think of you every time I drive past the home you grew up in. Miss you and all the good times we had together. Love you brother. Gary or as you called me, Bowdy

I grew up with John, he was a good friend of my brother, I went through school with his sister, 1st grade thru 12th. I attended his funeral. RIP.
Tom Mertens, COL USAR, Ret

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. May you rest in eternal peace.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

We’ve not been in touch since college days but I think of you now and then with very good memories. Not sure that you know this, but I looked you up several times while I was in Washington D.C. on Air Force business. I wish your name wasn’t on that wall. Very proud of you John, Army Lieutenant, Ranger, Viet Nam. I hope you can feel the gratitude from those who love our country and who are forever thankful that you loved it enough to give up your life for it John. I want to let you know that those people got together recently and elected a new President of the United States. He’s a bit of an unguided missile, but a patriot and with all the checks and balances, I’m confident he will bring honor to our country, our Constitution and thus to those who died for it. The Electoral College just voted him in on Dec 19th. It was a vote against professional politicians, liars, manipulators and those who value self-image and their place in history more than the people they serve. It was a vote for pride and strength in our country; the freedoms, fairness, honor and integrity the founding Fathers foresaw when creating the USA. Yup, all those corny things you and I saw everyday in our families while growing up. I guess everything old is new again, and that’s a very good thing. Merry Christmas John and thanks again.