THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died so shortly after you 21st birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

Private First Class Edward Allen Bischoff, Served with Company D, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Private First Class Edward Allen Bischoff, Served with Company D, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.

DEAR PFC BISCHOFF,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN INFANTRYMAN. IT HAS BEEN FAR TOO LONG FOR ALL OF YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE. MANY OF US HAVE BEGUN OUR JOURNEY TO EASTER. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING. I WISH YOU ALL WERE HERE TO SEE IT.

Thinking of you today, Eddie, and remembering hearing of your ultimate sacrifice like it was yesterday. It still leaves a hole in my heart after all these years. Thank you for your service.