THE WALL OF FACES

We visited your wall today and your name stuck out to me bc i’m pretty sure you are latino and im am too (we actually have very similar names mine is Melendrez) and it made me feel special to know there was people like me representing our culture even in the war.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Dear Sp4 Salvador Mendez, Thank you for your service as an Armor Reconnaissance Specialist. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. POW/MIA Recognition Day just passed, and yesterday was the first day of autumn. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Joe,

I was with you when you died. I was one of the medics who tries to help you. It has been 48 years now. I remember the 19th of August 68 like it was yesterday. Sgt Deering died the same day. I have grieved for you since that terrible morning.

Doc Fincher

We became best friends in basic training and continued to share letters when I was with 7th Army in Germany. I eventually transferred to Vietnam to catch up with my friend and do my duty. I will always remember my friend. GOD BLESS his family.
Jose Mendoza 1967-1969 US ARMY, VIETNAM 1968-69.