THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC Gerald Oglesby, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Presidents’, and Valentine’s Days just passed. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

We remember him and the Supreme Sacrifice made. My Uncle Gerald P. Oglesby

Photo is Gerald’s 1964 Junior Class Picture from Mankato High School. The picture was found and provided by Herb Reckinger Jr. of Cottage Grove, Minnesota with help from Heidi Dauer at the Mankato West High School Library. Thank you Herb and Heidi!

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Gerald.

Dear PFC Gerald Phillip Oglesby, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter
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Gerald is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato, MN. PH