THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your nephew Edward George Brandes are touching and reflect the anguish experienced by so many families that lost loved ones in this war. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Sgt Edward Myers, Thank you for your service as An Airborne Qualified Indirect Fire Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is the 12th Day of Christmas, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

On 16 May, Operation Crazy Horse began in the jungle hills between Suoi Ca and Vinh Thanah valleys. Initial contact was made by Company "B", 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry. Soon the entire 1st Brigade was involved in bitter engagements in tall elephant grass and heavily canopied jungle.

You were 22 years old. No one should have to do what you men were asked to do, and yet you still went and served. Mom was really impressed by the man you had become by being in the military, and regretted losing you so soon. She always thought of you and always spoke highly of you and told me stories of your childhood. At 22 you didn't get a chance to experience life, and your death deeply effected your mom all her life, and she regretted telling you not to go into the Navy where you wanted to go, and always blamed herself for your death. But I think of you often and wish I had known you and had you as an influence in my life. But I still use you as a role model, and I try to have the courage you showed while facing hell on a daily basis. I wish you well and thank you for all that you did.

Love you dude

I was born four months after you died, and two days after your birthday. I was named after you, but I know so little about your life. Losing you effected your mom and two sisters all their life, so I hope your with them now.
They loved you very much.

Dear PFC Edward George Myers, 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