THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Cpl. James Piva, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Memorial Day is next week when the nation remembers all our lost. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Corporal James Edward Piva, Served with Company D, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.

There are nearly 400 stories in the military library at the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park that I wrote. Enclosed is Jim Piva's story and I do not have the orignal pictures. This is the best I can do.

Dear CPL James Edward Piva, 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

James is buried at Challis Cemetery, Challis,ID. BSM PH