THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your friend Mike Smith are especially poignant. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

Specialist Four Carl Frank Belding Jr., Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.

"Carl drove through the town of Lyle on Sunday hoping to spot his girl. Not seeing her, he went into Lyle Cafe for a hamburger. Sitting at the counter he was waited on by a vivacious young lady. She introduced herself and asked what he was doing in Lyle. He shrugged his shoulders and said he thought he might go fishing. The girl's eyes brightened and she said she knew a couple great holes in the Klickitat River and could show him when she got off at one. Six months later, when home on leave from basic training, and ready to leave for Vietnam, they got engaged to be married." - Col. John D. Miller (Ret.) speech 8/31/17 Goldendale Opening of The Wall That Heals

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Carl.

DEAR SPEC 4 BELDING,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT. MY GRANDDAUGHTER WAS BORN ON YOUR ANNIVERSARY. SIGH. 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.