THE WALL OF FACES

I was just speaking with my eldest brother LTC Richard "Dick" Ward who flew with John in Chu Lai. My brother was heading home when they met.... His loss is still felt by Richard today, so many years later

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

Jack was a great friend during my youth in Montoursville, Pa. He kept snakes in his house, had a devil may care personality, held the record in 7th grad for the number of paddling
We shot bow and arrow in the woods behind my house. I am sure that all of his classmates would have loved Toto experience his personality in later years

Dear Lt John Lawson, Thank you for your service as a VMA Pilot. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is the 1st full day of spring. Happy Spring! For many of us, we have begun Lent. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

I had the good fortune to live next to the Lawson family in Topsfield and was a friend of Jack's brother Steve. Jack always made time to interact with all of the kids on Canterbury Hill and was the big brother we all wished we had. I am honored to have know him. Semper Fi Marine !

Stephen G Ladd LCPL USMC 1969-1973