THE WALL OF FACES

Dear ADJ3 Paul Kierstead Moser, 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

Paul and I were first cousins-our mothers were sisters--and among the six younger cousins at family gatherings. I was always fond of him.

After he graduated from Goodwin Technical School in New London CT in 1968, Paul worked as a mechanic for Sears and aspired to repair large semi-trucks.

Like his older brother, he joined the Navy and became a naval jet engine machinist's mate and one of a five-member crew based in Japan on a supply plane, a C2A Greyhound. He died on a flight from the Philippines to the carrier USS Constellation, when the plane he was on crashed accidentally into the Gulf of Tonkin, killing all 26 aboard. No bodies were recovered.

His savings became a scholarship for Newington boys at Goodwin Technical School. His sacrifice is remembered on two Vietnam War Memorials; one in Washington DC and another in Newington CT.

I got Paul's MIA bracelet last Memorial Day. We're both from Connecticut and, as it turns out, we even share a birthday -May 2nd. Paul was 23 when his plane went down over North Vietnamese waters, and I'd turned 23 just before I began wearing his name on my wrist. I think about him and his sacrifice every day. I'm so thankful that this site was able to help me put a face to his name.

Thanks, Paul.

I have worn Paul's bracelet for many years. When you wear someone's name on your arm for so long it's no surprise that it gets personal. After years of wearing his bracelet I finally got the courage up to contact his family. His mom was extremely wonderful and sent me two photos of him. I cherish them so as it put a face to the name on my arm after so long. I cherish him and all Americans that have sacrificed it all that we may remain free. I have never forgotten the unbelievable price paid for my freedom. They are forever in my heart.

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