THE WALL OF FACES

Dear CPL Raymond Max Ottmers Jr, 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

Ray is buried at St Mary's Cemetery in Frederickburg, TX.

Raymond, I'll always remember your great smile and zest for life. If anyone who served with Raymond reads this, his mother would love to hear from them. E-mail me and I can provide contact information for her.

Wish you could have stayed in the truck with me that day in Mang Yang pass . maybe you could still be here.They are not many days go by that I don't think of you. I remember the chopper ride back with you I remember thinking how I was going to tell your best friend Henson he took it hard I gave him your lighter you loaned me before it all started I thought you might want him to have it. Ihave allways wanted to go to your home town . I might next year . REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIME IN NASHVILLE TENN SO LONG BROTHER I WILL JOIN YOU SOMEDAY SP/4 JERYLE D. SMITH In/Va