THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We should be forever thankful for the sacrifices of you and so many others to ensure the freedoms we so often take for granted.

Dear Sp4 Wilfred Poepping, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Memorial Day weekend when our nation those of you who paid the ultimate price. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels

Wilfred Poepping grew up in New Munich, Minnesota and went to high school at the nearby town of Melrose. There are now 3 new pictures for Wilfred. Two are from his early school days and the other is from his funeral holy card. Thanks to Wilfred's sister Darlene for sending those photos.

PFC Robert D. Pierce and SP4 Wilfred N. Poepping were infantrymen serving with B Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. On November 15, 1971, they were on patrol with their unit about 9 miles southeast of the Hue Citadel in Thua Thien Province, RVN, when they encountered a mechanical explosive devise placed by a friendly force. The mine detonated and both soldiers were fatally injured. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Wilfred.