THE WALL OF FACES

Specialist Four Charles Duncan Bethea, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 588th Engineer Battalion, 79th Engineer Group, 20th Engineer Brigade, United States Army Vietnam Engineer Command, United States Army Vietnam.

Remembering when we used to talk in school. The last time I remember was talking to him in the lunch line, I believe it was junior high school. Thank you for your service.

Thank you fr your service to or country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Charles Gentry is especially moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

HOOAH

Knew Charles in Jr. High School in Fayetteville, 1966-68, hell of a nice guy. Never saw him again after that. Heard years later, was killed in Vietnam and thought no that can’t be the same guy but, unfortunately it was.
Just did not seem fair. Myself and several friends just narrowly escaped the draft. Who wanted to go to Nam?
Whether Charles got drafted or
signed up to go, I may never know. Whatever, he has my deepest respect for what it is worth.
My father died in country on his 4th tour. My oldest brother served 18 months. These guys are warriors, American heroes.
My mother had her heart broken, as I am sure Charles family experienced the same.
I got married, had 2 daughters, have 4 grandkids, 42 years and still going, Best part of life, Charles never got to live.
Rest In Peace, you will not be forgotten.
Respectfully,
Dan Vickers