THE WALL OF FACES

We were in high school and he was an excellent pitcher with an excellent future in baseball. The baseball pitcher. From Jesus Tiznado.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Cpl Jose Osuna, Thank you for your service as a Light Vehicle Driver. 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.

PFC Jose L. Osuna was a driver serving with the 57th Transportation Company. On the morning of May 15, 1969, Osuna and several other drivers were swimming in a river adjacent to a firebase in the A Shau Valley in Thua Thien Province, RVN. They were at the isolated jungle base delivering ammo and other supplies. It was very hot and they decided to cool off as their trucks were being unloaded. While swimming, Osuna began calling for help. Being a practical joker given to playing pranks, the other men did not take him seriously at first. However, they quickly realized he was in trouble. No one was close to him when he called out. By the time they swam to his location, he had gone under the murky water and did not resurface. They dove to the bottom numerous times feeling for him. Exhausted by their efforts, the other drivers were forced back to shore. Soldiers from the base dove in to help but could not locate Osuna. His body was recovered a few days later. Osuna was posthumously promoted to Corporal. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and information provided by Jim Frazier (August 2003) at thewall-usa.com]

I was a 3 year old baby when you gave your life, so that others could be free and prosper in the greatest nation on earth. Your unselfish actions live through your family. Your sister is my mother. I am your nephew. I will honor your sacrifice by seeking out all that you fought for. When I talk about what you have done and what you are, my entire soul is lifted with pride. I will live the life you were unable to complete. Your life was cut short, so that ours could be lived fully. You never married or had children. You never had a family to raise and enjoy. These are the greatest joys of life that you sacrificed. I will do good on your sacrifice and help others. I am a social worker, I have a beautiful wife and a beautiful daughter. We all work and thanks to you and every armed service member who has laid down their live or served, we will honor you by living our lives in that spirit of appreciation. We are all grateful for hero’s and patriot’s like you. America has more than the necessary amount of hero’s to protect us. God Bless You. May God watch over you and may you enjoy the gift of eternal peace that is deserved by you.