THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sp4 Howard Lindecamp, Thank you for your service as a Central Office Switchboard Operator. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Easter Wednesday, and Passover. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Howard (Howdie to his friends) lived down the street from me, and we were in the same Scout troop for years. He was a fine person, gentle and low key. He is - and has been - missed by his friends.

I knew Howard from Camp Horseshoe. He was the director of the Archery Range. He was a great guy. The next summer he was in the Army. I did not know he joined to spare his brother from going to Vietnam. He was only a few years older than me.

I have wore a MIA/POW bracelet for years when I found out my soldier was brought home. While searching for another soldier to remember I came across Howard's name and contacted my mother who grew up in the same town. I asked her if she remembered the name and she told me she knew Howard and was friends with her and has thought of him often over the years, so now I am going to order a bracelet for Howard Lindecamp and for my mon who knew this hero.