THE WALL OF FACES

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

Tony, thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Sorry I didn't mourn you properly as I am sure Judy and Karen did. May you rest in peace with the angels and all the warriors who made the ultimite sacrifice.

We weren't that close as we lived in different towns and went to different schools but would see each other on Sundays at White Hall Baptist Church in Accokeek, MD. I see from your profile that we were both born in AUG 1947. Mostly I remember you and your sister Judy but I see some of your other siblings have replied here. It was YEARS later that I learned of your death in Nam. Rest in peace my friend. I have recently found your grave on Find a Grave web site.

Dear Sgt Joseph Oreto, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. 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.

Fatally wounded by hostile bullet
Fighting in enemy base camp
April of 1969
To save his fellow soldiers
Tried destroying an enemies machine gun