THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC Johnnie Mayo, Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman.
The 54th anniversary of the start of your tour is soon. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Time passes quickly, but our world needs help. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

PFC Mayo was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor for his exemplary courage under fire while serving with C Co, 2nd Bn, 35th Infantry, 25th Infantry Div.

Johnny...never had a chance to really get to know you. My mother, now deceased, was your half sister. I enlisted a few months after your death. After a tour in Germany, I would serve with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam. Your brother also served two tours there as well. We both got together at Fort Jackson on our returns. Here is to you, my fellow comrade in arms.

Dear PFC Johnnie Murray Mayo, 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

Johnnie is buried at Wesley Cemetery in Chocowinity, NC. PH