THE WALL OF FACES

I was at the traveling wall this morning here in Minnesota. I often think back to the day the he lost his life. Because we had a scout dog with us that day everyone was pushed back 2 places in the order we walked on a trail, I was the M60 gunner and would normally walk where S Sgt Bierbaum was walking when he was hit. It has stayed with me these 52 years as though it was yesterday.

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 STAFF SERGEANT BIERBAUM,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN INFANTRYMAN. WE ARE ABOUT TO SPRING AHEAD FOR LIGHT SAVINGS TIME. YOU, AND THOSE LIKE YOU ARE THE BRIGHT LIGHT. IT HAS BEEN FAR TOO LONG FOR ALL OF YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE. MANY OF US HAVE BEGUN OUR JOURNEY TO EASTER. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS

Dear SFC Robert Hyatt Wescott Jr, sir

Remembering you and those you served with on this Memorial Day, May 30, 2016. You are not and will not be forgotten. May America always stand, and may it stand for the freedom that you defended.

With respect, Sir

Larry was a squad leader in our platoon. He was killed when we were ambushed the morning of May 29, 1970. Some things you never forget. This is one of them. Larry was a quiet man and very professional who took his job and obligation seriously. Thank you Larry for your sacrifice. It was a pleasure and honor serving with you. RIP