THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Lt Edward Mello, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is POW/MIA Recognition Day, and another summer is coming to end. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

I knew Ed for only a short time but I’ll never forget him. He and I were in jungle school in Panama in Jan 1968. He was so funny shouting bulletin bulletin in his canteen cup then making the most hilarious announcements. Sorry it took all these years to tell everyone how much I loved this hero

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Eddie it's been hell,Just knowing I'll find you again then Vietnam was worth it.this 2018 Deptember and I almost bought with that agent orange.Getting by with long nites.PTSD has finally humbled me. For now Domingo.

Dear 1LT Edward Thomas Mello Jr, sir,

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for the ultimate sacrifice that you 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. And please know that men and women like you have stepped forward to defend our country yet again, showing the same love for country and their fellow Americans that you did- you would be proud.

With respect, and the best salute that a civilian can muster for you.

Curt Carter