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.

Dear Sgt Gerald Parmeter, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Tomorrow is the 53rd anniversary of the start of your tour. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Palm Sunday, and Passover. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Sergeant Gerald Thomas Parmeter, Served with Company A, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division.

Dear SGT Gerald Thomas Parmeter, 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

Gerald is buried at Redwood Memorial Gardens in Guerneville, CA. PH