THE WALL OF FACES

I was sitting next to you and I got up and 10 seconds later you were gone. I am still mourning my Brother in Arms.
You were a brave man...Rest in peace Joel.

Dear PFC Joel Melnick, Thank you for your service as Infantry with the 1st Cavalry. 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.

Dear PFC Joel Melnick, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

Joel was a 1961 graduate of Tilden HS in Brooklyn, NY

Thank you PFC Melnick for your courage in a dangerous place.