THE WALL OF FACES

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.

Wes Phenegar was a Marine Aviator and a classmate from the US Naval Academy Class of 1958

Wesley is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. DFC AM-8GS

Being crewchief on Captain Phenegar's A4 Skyhawk the day he was shot down is a day that I will never forget. It has been in my mind since that August day and his sacrifice and friendship is rekindled many times during the year. It is especially strong on Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. "Less we forget..."

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Wesley Robert Phenegar, Jr., for your courageous and valiant service, your years of faithfully contributing, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great couintry of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Sir, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Captain Wesley R. Phenegar, Jr., for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND