THE WALL OF FACES

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

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Frye – 1932

Well Jimmy little did I realize when we were wrestling against each other in High School I would be typing a rememberance on the virtual wall for you. I had left in country just over two months before you came. Little did I realize that while I was celebrating being home that you were killed in action in Nam. Thank you for serving your country and giving your life doing so.