THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Mike Koppenhaver is moving and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Dear Lt Melvin Lembke, Thank you for your service as a Field Artillery Unit Commander with the 1st Cavalry. Your 76th birthday just passed, happy birthday. 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.

Dear 1LT Melvin Dennis Lembke, 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

1LT Lembke was serving with Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 19th Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division when he was killed in action. On 11 Dec 1968 the base camp at Bao Loc, located on Highway QL-20 between Nhon Co and Phan Thiet, was attacked and the perimeter breeched. Although the base held out, nine US soldiers were killed in the fighting.

Melvin is buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Grand Forks, ND. BSM AM PH