THE WALL OF FACES

Sergeant Leonard Jonathen Bell, Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

First and foremost I would like to say thank you for your service to this country. You're a true hero. I'm a sergeant in the Army and I'm currently doing a class assignment on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. I had the honor to interview someone who is related to you, she is your cousin's daughter (from your mom's side). Although she has never met you, she went with her husband and in-laws to visit the wall and finally found your name. You're not forgotten. I would like to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your selflessness. I hope to be half the soldier you are. Once a soldier, always a soldier!

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Leonard.

DEAR SERGEANT BELL,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT. IT IS A NEW YEAR, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.

Dear SGT Leonard Jonathen Bell, 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