THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from fellow soldiers attest to their love and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

Photos were shared by Ronald Falasca (photographer)
This photo Ron is 2nd from right had side.

Last week I sat in your beautiful '63 Pontiac Catalina that's parked in your mom's garage, and I thought about that day back in 1963 that you took me for the fastest ride in a car that I'd ever experienced. What a thrill for a 13 year old. I never forgot that day and what a great person you were to grow up with, even though I was 7 years younger than you. Our families have missed you always, and we will never forget what a blessing you were for all of us.

DEAR SPEC 4 GENE BETTGER,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN INFANTRYMAN. IT HAS BEEN FAR TOO LONG FOR ALL OF 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. MANY OF US HAVE BEGUN OUR JOURNEY TO EASTER. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.

I also was with Gene on that day in the jungle . I remember cutting down the canopy to get the dust off in . I will never forget you , Not a day goes by that I think of you . God Bless you