THE WALL OF FACES

War drew us from our homeland
In the sunlit springtime of our youth.
Those who did not come back alive remain
in perpetual springtime -- forever young --
And a part of them is with us always.

Dear Sp4 Jospeh Labay, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Your 72nd birthday just passed, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

I served with joe,he was a good friend and soldier. he was always smiling. i think of him often.

Specialist Four Joseph Stanley Labay, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.

Dear SP4 Joseph Stanley Labay, 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, Sir

Curt Carter