THE WALL OF FACES

3 miles from the house and pond thinking of you as always

Dear Specialist 4 Polasek ~ You Are Not Forgotten!
Yesterday, March 30, 2022, on the anniversary of your passing, I ran a mile with you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, dear brother.
Each year since September 2015, at the annual 5th Division Army reunion, members of the Society of the Fifth Division, U.S Army remember the 514 soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 5th Division, who were Killed in Action in Vietnam. You are among the soldiers remembered. You Are Not Forgotten!

Phil “LT Mike” Maniscalco
Society of the 5th Division, U.S. Army
Delta Company 1/11 Infantry
Vietnam Sept 1968- Sept 1969

Dear Sp4 Joseph Polasek, Thank you for your service as an Armor Crewman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Tomorrow is Memorial Day (today is Declaration Day) when our nation remembers 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.

Never can recall goodness enough. You are that Joe by Gods grace.So many of your loved ones showed up at 3/30/2019 memorial.

Another year Joe I will be hearing from Tom Haynes his mother was born on the 25th also He sure was a good friend. I remember you being so good with pets I am going to get some when I move back to the old homestead. Phyliss Mancuso passed she is now with her beloved Ben. We never married but I am sure you are happy for any good marriage.Happy 74 Joe Tom and I along with others will celebrate