THE WALL OF FACES

Dear SFC Alfredo Pacolba, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

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I remember you sitting on the porch facing the dirt road. In your lap there's a bottle of home made pickled plum, oh was it good. You always shared with us noseie kids.You already started your family. Down the road was the taro patches, across the yard the california grass. Across the dirt road thur the cane field layed the river. I remember it all so well. One day my mom was crying and I asked why, she said you were killed in Vietnam. I couldn't believe it. I have never forgotten you. In 1971 I joined the Army and in 1972 I went to the country that took you away from your family. I returned home feeling that you had a part in my returning home, you alway's looked out for this hapa haole boy from Waialua. I have met your wife over the years at the commissary and at the memorial at Haleiwa Park on Memorial Day. Your name along with our other North Shore Vietnam Brothers were added to the memorial in 1986. Your names face the ocean so the sunset can warm your hearts. Thank you for giving all your todays so my family can have there tomorrows.
Aloha My Friend soon we will meet again,

John J. McGuire III

Alfredo is buried at Nat mem Cem of the Pacific.

"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."

Isaiah 6:8

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