THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

I bunked with Michael we laughed and Joked about going home at the end of our tour, I still miss him today!

Dear Sgt Michael Petty, Thank you for your service as a Flight Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice. The 51st anniversary of the start of your tour is soon. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The 46th anniversary of the fall of Saigon just passed, and it is still sad. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

My name is Joseph Michael Maddox and I was named after Mike. I was 12 when my cousin was killed and, to this day his was the saddest funeral I ever attended. I have written a short book about the events of January 22, 1971 and you can email me for a free copy. I am traveling to Binh Son next year to find the crash sites of the two helicopters. Rest in peace Mike.

This was sent home to my grandparents from my father who was in Vietnam. I don't know a lot about it as he never spoke of Vietnam and is now deceased. I know there were probably more than one Michael Petty, but was trying to make a connection.