THE WALL OF FACES

Shown is an artist's rendering of Alexandria's Vietnam Veterans Memorial - the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Capt Ralph B. Pappas, who graduated from high school in Alexandria, is one of 67 men from Alexandria, Virginia who will be remembered on the Memorial.

My remembrance of Capt. Pappas:
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Semper Fi, Captain.

Dear Captain Ralph Byron Pappas, 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

Rest in peace with the warriors.