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...

Dear Sp4 Duane Olson, Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Field Artillery Radar Crewman. I researched you on your 55th anniversary, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Washington’s birthday, and Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Specialist Four Duane V Olson was awarded the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry in action. He served as a Field Artillery Radar Crewmember (Airborne Qualified) and was assigned to B Co, 2nd Bn, 502nd Infantry, 101st Airborne Div.
See www.virtualwall.org/do/OlsonDV01a.htm

Duane is buried at the Arena Cemetery, east section 1st row in from the west, next to the service road, 4th column in from the north.

Dear SP4 Duane Virgil Olson, 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