THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died just seven days before your 20th birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear Sp4 Machughlen Meece, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Operations & Intelligence Specialist. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Constitution Day. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

On May 5, 1966, SP4 Machughlen Meece was a door gunner on a U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C (tail number 65-09433) from D Troop, 3/4 Cavalry (Air), 25th Infantry. While attacking an enemy target in a close air support operation, the aircraft came under hostile enemy fire while flying at an elevation of approximately 35 feet and air speed of 105 knots. Small arms fire (AK-47) raked the right side of the helicopter, with at least three rounds striking the aircraft and causing fatal injuries to SP4 Meece. The helicopter was able to continue flight and was later repaired in theatre. [Taken from vhpa.org]

Dear SP4 Machughlen Meece, 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

Uncle Hughie...I was almost 2 when you was killed but mom and dad have told me many times of the wonderful person and uncle you were. I know you are greatly loved and missed.