THE WALL OF FACES

Dear CPL Dennis Ray Lehman, 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

Dennis is buried at Westminister Mem Gardens, Carlisle, PA.

This obit is from the Valley Times Star, Newville, Pennsylvania, November 24, 1966

Community Mourns Loss of PFC Dennis Lehman

The Big Springs area community mourned the loss of Denns Ray Lehman to the conflict in Viet Nam this week.

The 20 year old 1964 Big Spring High School graduate was killed in action somewhere in South Viet Nam Sunday. Army Private First Class Lehman arrived in Viet Nam October 3 with his unit, the 87th Transportation Company.

He had served as a truck driver. Details of the action in which he was killed were not known.

PFC Lehman was the husband of the former Geraldine Sanno, Newville RD 1. He was the son of the late Donald E. Lehman and of Mrs. Mary Lehman Mains, who lives on Newville R.D. 1.

He had lived in the Big Spring Heights area and was graduated from Big Spring High School as a general course student. He was know to his calssmates as "Birdie."

PFC Lehman was employed by Anthony's Furniture, Newville, before entering Army service December 10, 1965. Before leaving for overseas duty, he was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington.

Before entering the Army, he had exhibited a keen interest in automotive mechanics. he also played the drums for the Cumberland County Brass Choir, Newville.
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Rest in Peace.

Dennis is buried in Westminister Cemetery, which is located at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, which is about 11 miles east of Newville.


Rest In Peace.


Jane

Dennis: This past month, I found Bill Kennedy's grave and his mother, who is still living. We had a wonderful visit. All these years, I had thought he died alone in that truck on that convoy. She told me you were with him, when he died. She showed me pictures of you and your family. She also had pictures of the dedication of the buildings at Fort Eustis in 1987 to the two of you. I was so glad they did that. I saw pictures of your son, who was born after you died.

I do not know why I felt better knowing Bill did not die alone. Why should it make me feel better, knowing someone else died with him? I don't understand that, but I know it did. You went together. Somehow that is comforting.

I wish you Godspeed, Dennis.

Jane