THE WALL OF FACES

DEAR LIEUTENANT BECKER,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN INFANTRY UNIT COMMANDER. THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS OVER, AND IT IS A NEW YEAR, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.

LT. BECKER was a good leader and great guy. He was respected by his men and was fun to be around. We were all saddened when he was killed.

Dear 1LT John Paul Becker, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

John is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tomah, WI. John is located just to the south of the crucifix statue, 10th row in from the west end of the section and 4th column in from the service road.

The Juniors at Hayward (WI) High School would like to thank John for his ultimate sacrifice. John has been added to their US History II classes’ virtual wall.