THE WALL OF FACES

Steve and I trained at Camp Pendleton together before we went to Viet Nam. We were close friends in those days. We use to take him home when we had weekend leaves. I will always remember him as a great person who was very kind and caring! I miss him! It has been 57 years since I last saw him and he is still etched in my memory and heart. I was wounded in the same year that he died as a great hero! He gave his life so bravely in the midst of horrible circumstances. I honor him!!!

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and spends himself in a great worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end triumph of high achievement and, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while caring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt

Dear Lcpl Steven Patterson, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. I researched you on your 54th anniversary, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Easter Tuesday. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Steve and I were next door neighbors and childhood friends. From age two until is death, my best friend. I will always remember Steve and his ultimate sacrifice.
I miss him dearly, and still remember all our great times together .
Jim taylor

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.