THE WALL OF FACES

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever...

Rafael arrived in Vietnam 26 May 1969, and he was assigned to HHC, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, USARV. On September 30th, Rafael was driving a military vehicle that collided with another military vehicle, and he sustained head trauma when thrown out of the vehicle. He was taken to the 71st Evacuation Hospital where he died October 5th as a result of a brain stem contusion.

Rafael served his country for 2 years. He was survived by his mother, Angelina Cortijo-Garcia, of 76 Cortijust, Santurce, and his stepfather, SSgt Angel I Garcia, HQ and Band Detachment, Support, APO New York.

Private First Class Rafael Berrios-Garcia, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

DEAR PFC BERRIOS-GARCIA,
I HOPE SOMEONE WILL PUT YOUR PHOTO HERE, BECAUSE THIS IS A WALL OF FACES AND YOURS IS NEEDED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ARMOR RECONNAISSANCE SPECIALIST. WITH EACH YEAR THAT PASSES, IT MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.