THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Ssgt Manuel Moreida, Thank you for your service as a Huey, UH-1 Helicopter Repairer. You went MIA 53 years ago day, sad, I am glad you identified in 2001. Welcome home. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is the heart. It is Advent. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

I was so saddened to hear the news about Jesus. We graduated from Harlingen High School in 1966. He was in track in High School. I have included several pictures of how I remembered him. May he Rest in Peace.

Jesus and I graduated from Harlingen High School in 1966. I also did a tour in Vietnam and was lucky to come home. R.I.P Brother

Staff Sergeant Manuel Jesus Moreida, Served with the 48th Assault Helicopter Company, 268th Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

On 6 Nov 2015, the Veterans of the 48th Assault Helicopter Company, known as "Blue Stars", dedicated a Memorial Monument at Fort Rucker, Alabama honoring the service of the unit in Vietnam and especially the 36 Blue Star Fallen Heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country during the period 6 Nov 1965 to 23 Aug 1972. SFC Manuel Jesus Moreida was one of those heroic members of the unit until the time of his death.

The back image of the Monument may be seen at “SEE ALL PHOTOS” above.