THE WALL OF FACES

Remember to save for them a place inside of you, and save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go...

I never knew Dennis. I met his mother Eileen when she was living at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria Illinois. I also met Dennis's sister Paula when I was working there. I was told by his mother that he had been killed in Vietnam. I never pressed Eileen on his death. I did know his death hurt her until the day she died. Meeting her inspired me to research Dennis's time in Vietnam. Everything I could find about Dennis's death I printed out. I had been an entertainer at retirement and nursing homes for many years. At every memorial or veterans program that I performed I would talk about Dennis's service and sacrifice. I would pass out the picture and story about him I keep with my equipment to everyone to read. Even though I never met Dennis I feel through meetings and knowing his mother and sister that I know what kind of person he was. A young man of 20 with his whole life in front of him taken from this world for his country. We as a nation owe Dennis and all the other veterans a debt we never can pay. Thank you PFC. McPherson. You will never be forgotten!

Dear PFC Dennis McPherson, Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Tomorrow is the anniversary of the terror attacks. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Pfc Dennis C McPherson was awarded the Silver Star (Coffelt Database).

Dennis,
I was watching a documentary about the Battle of Dak To at Hill 724 which showed you on film and mentioned how you were killed in action. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.