THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sgt James Mullinax, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Christmas Eve, Merry Christmas. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

I became friends with Carlton 65 years ago when we started first grade at Welcome Elementary School... We stayed friends through 12 years of school... He died saving members of his unit, hauling as many as he could to evac before he was pulled onto a helicopter himself, simply out of blood to bleed. We can't live in the past, but we can't forget, either. Some of us opposed our presence in Vietnam, particularly after the hypocrisy and misinformation of our top leaders was exposed... But we hated the war, not the soldiers. We hated the loss... So we remember Carlton Mullinax, and we hope there is always someone who keeps his memory alive. He was a good friend, and a good soldier, and he should not be forgotten.

Thank you Sgt. Mullinax for your leadership and courage.

Dear SGT James Carlton Mullinax Jr, 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

James is buried at Graceland West Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County,SC.