THE WALL OF FACES

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

Dear Sgt Carl Petersen, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The 46th anniversary of the fall of Saigon is tomorrow. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Graduation photo of Carl Petersen. Watertown High School. Class of 1966.

I never got to know you and neither did my mom u died a few years before she was born. Grandfather said you were a sweet guy and that every where you went the fun came with you. i'm 18 know and he said we would've got along great and i miss you and it would've been nice to at least meet you once but i already feel like i know u. i love you uncle.

Dear SGT Carl Robert Petersen, 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