THE WALL OF FACES

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

I was one of the little boy’s next door that you and Mike use to play with.I looked up to you and you inspired my to serve in the Army myself.Your death has impacted my life in so many ways.John you will never be forgotten!!!

Dear Sp4 John Meloy, Thank you for your service as a Journalist. 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.

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class John Patrick Meloy (ASN: RA-16925396), United States Army, for gallantry in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 10 December 1968. Specialist Fourth Class Meloy distinguished himself while on a reconnaissance in force operation southeast of Hue, Republic of Vietnam. As the company's second platoon was moving up a steep, thickly vegetated ridgeline, they came under intense, well-directed automatic weapons fire from an estimated North Vietnamese Army platoon. Some thirty minutes later the company's command post and the third platoon rushed to the aid of the pinned-down platoon. One man from the third platoon was seriously wounded and was unable to maneuver because of the enemy automatic weapons fire. Specialist Meloy, realizing the wounded man's desperate situation, ran some thirty meters through an exposed area, while enemy automatic weapons fire pitted and raked the area, to aid the wounded man. Specialist Meloy's gallant effort to pull the wounded man to safety resulted in him being fatally wounded. Specialist Fourth Class Meloy's personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, General Orders No. 1344 (February 7, 1969)

Action Date: December 10, 1968

Service: Army

Rank: Specialist Fourth Class

Company: Company A

Battalion: 1st Battalion (Airborne)

Regiment: 327th Infantry Regiment

Division: 101st Airborne Division

Dear SP4 John Patrick Meloy, 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