THE WALL OF FACES

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

Dear Pvt Asa Martin, Thank you for your service as a Light Vehicle Driver. The 43rd anniversary of your identified just passed, welcome home. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Father’s Day just passed, and it’s summer. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

PVT Asa Martin Jr. was a Light Vehicle Driver serving with B Company, 25th Supply & Transportation Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. On February 2, 1969, PVT Martin was murdered by another U.S. serviceman, SSG Bernardo Rodriguez Jr., after a barracks dispute in Binh Duong Province, RVN, ended in gunfire. At Rodriguez’ trial for murder, the defense stated there was an exchange of words between Rodriguez, Martin, and one of Martin’s companions. Threats were allegedly made by Martin, and Rodriguez armed himself with an M16 rifle. He confronted Martin outside a company orderly room and reportedly fired at him two or three times. Martin fell, and Rodriguez fired three more rounds into him. At the tribunal, Rodriguez plead guilty to unpremeditated murder and was sentenced to 10 years at hard labor. The prosecution was seeking a life sentence. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Chicago Mother Watches as GI Son’s Slayer Gets 10 Years.” Chicago Tribune, May 11, 1969]