THE WALL OF FACES

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

Dear PFC Benjamin Lee, Thank you for your service as a Medical NCO. Thank you for the lives you saved. Your 54th anniversary just passed, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. 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.

My name is Krysteen Wescott and I am the daughter of Sgt 1st class Robert H Wescott Jr. I wrote to have your picture posted in Dec 2017 and now see your picture. You are remembered

PFC Benjamin Lee IV distinguished himself by exceptionally various actions on March 17, 1966 while serving as a medic participating in a search and destroy operation in the vicinity of Ban Brieng, Republic of Vietnam. At approximately 1400 hours, PFC Lee’s unit received intense sniper fire from well-concealed positions which wounded two men. With complete disregard for his safety, PFC Lee braved the intense hostile fire while advancing to his stricken comrades’ position in an attempt to administer first aid. Upon reaching their position, PFC Lee was mortally wounded by Viet Cong small arms fire. His heroic actions inspired his comrades to redouble their efforts and overcome the Viet Cong resistance. PFC Lee’s aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. [Taken from PFC Lee’s Bronze Star citation on cacti35th.org]

Dear PFC Benjamin Iv Lee, 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