THE WALL OF FACES

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

On the remembrance of your birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

"Greater love hath no man, than that man lay down his life for a friend."

HOOAH

Dear Sp5 Edgar McWethy, Thank you for your service as Medical NCO with the 1st Cavalry. Thank you for the lives you saved, and for the Medal of Honor. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Yesterday was 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.

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR


BINH DINH PROVINCE

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

21 JUNE 1967



For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty. Serving as a medical aidman with
Company B, Specialist 5 McWethy accompanied his platoon to the site
of a downed helicopter. Shortly after the platoon established a defensive
perimeter around the aircraft, a large enemy force attacked the position
from three sides with a heavy volume of automatic weapons fire and
grenades. The platoon leader and his radio operator were wounded
almost immediately, and Specialist 5 McWethy rushed across the fire-swept
area to their assistance. Although he could not help the mortally wounded
radio operator, Specialist 5 McWethy's timely first aid enabled the platoon
leader to retain command during this critical period. Hearing a call for aid,
Specialist 5 McWethy started across the open toward the injured men, but
was wounded in the head and knocked to the ground. He regained his
feet and continued on but was hit again, this time in the leg. Struggling
onward despite his wounds, he gained the side of his comrades and
treated their injuries. Observing another fallen rifleman lying in an
exposed position raked by enemy fire, Specialist 5 McWethy moved
toward him without hesitation. Although the enemy fire wounded him a
third time, Specialist 5 McWethy reached his fallen companion. Though
weakened and in extreme pain, Specialist 5 McWethy gave the wounded
man artificial respiration but suffered a fourth and fatal wound. Through
his indomitable courage, complete disregard for his own safety, and
demonstrated concern for his fellow soldiers, Specialist 5 McWethy
inspired the members of his platoon and contributed in great measure to
their successful defense of the position and the ultimate rout of the enemy
force. Specialist 5 McWethy's profound sense of duty, bravery, and his
willingness to accept extraordinary risks in order to help the men of his
unit are characteristic of the highest traditions of the military service and
reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army

A Great Hero...with indomitable spirit
A credit to his unit...his country...and to Mankind
He sacrificed his life to help others
God Bless You Edgar