THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

I was an original pilot training classmate (60-C) of Gary. I have thought of him more often than you could imagine! Gary, thank you for your sacrifice!

To the Grandpa that I never met, at times I've felt alone in this world, I think about your legacy and I decide to push on. Even through heartache, confusion, and limited knowledge of you, if you see this in heaven, know, that I, will make you proud.

I will never give up. You have 4 great grandchildren right now and they will all know you and what you gave. If you can see us, stay with us. If you can hear us, come with us. If you can feel us, rest beside us. I never met you, but I will never forget you.

Benjamin Sutherland

DEAR CAPTAIN BITTON,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A TACTICAL AIRCRAFT PILOT (VARIOUS).
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. AND YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.

My mother worked with Captain Bitton at Mather AFB in San Francisco until his final mission in Vietnam. She spoke highly of Capt Bitton, his leadership style, his intellect, and mostly his humor. My mother passed away last summer, and in her treasured memories were articles about his MIA and death, a flight record card, and a few letters in his pen, including a poem to the ladies (the 5 forms of form 5, as they were known) with whom he worked...

"I certify this is a true extract for the 5 forms of Lt Bitton's last flight at Mather AFB, California. Gary W Bitton 1/LT USAF
This is my fond farewell,
To the gals who gave me hell!
When you grow old and feeble,
May you all still be able
To smile and grant your bits of cheer
To all those who pass so near.
Take a tip from Gary,
And always remain as merry
As the girls I've known so well
To never give anyone hell!"