THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Major David Eugene Person, 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

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

David is buried at Ft Benning Post Cem. The cemetery says his unit was Trp E, 17 Cav, 173 Abn Bde.

NAME: PERSON DAVID EUGENE
RANK: MAJ
HOME: KIRBYVILLE, TEXAS
SEX: MALE
DATE OF BIRTH: 05/26/33
AGE: 34
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
SERVICE: ARMY, REGULAR
PAY GRADE: O4
OCCUPATION (MOS): 7142
DATE OF DEATH: 09/22/67
CASUALTY PLACE: SOUTH VIETNAM
CASUALTY TYPE: HOSTILE - DIED OF WOUNDS
BODY STATUS: BODY RECOVERED