THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Rest In Peace, gentlemen. I’m a former artillery man myself. I’m also a former cop. One thing we all learn early is that there are two sides to every story. Maybe Hapton felt persecuted, maybe Top felt disrespected. Maybe Hampton did like a white NCO giving orders. I get it. I had a black 1stSgt who gave me every crap job & promoted around me. I had black leadership that were 100% professional and unbiased as well. Maybe Lowder was discriminating. Maybe Hampton was insubordinate. Two people know the truth- Hampton & Lowder. One thing is undeniably true, there were no winners here. Two men died over personality conflicts in a place & time of war, where they should have had each other’s backs. I bet there is a lot more to the story on both sides other than a haircut. Even with witness statements you get accounts slanted towards individuals beliefs. I forgot the third party here. He knows the truth also. God. I sincerely hope all are forgiven. If so, neither will know pain or war or death ever again, but no one proved anything nor emerged victorious here - except evil.

Found the info about your death.

You were murdered by a disgruntled member of your unit. He is on the same panel as you. You were a career military man and deserved better.

HOOAH

Dear FSGT Clarence Lowder, Thank you for your service as a Field Artillery Senior Sergeant. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. 45 years ago today, the president declared it the end of the war. It was not. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

I server with 1st Sgt Lowder in Germany with the 14th ACR. He was a fine NCO and I followed his inspiration through my 26 year career in the Army. He was tough but fair.