THE WALL OF FACES

I was too young to know him but my mother spoke of him quite often as being a great person and cousin. When she came to visit me in Norfolk,while I was serving in the navy, one of the first things she wanted to do was make the trip to DC to find his name on the Memorial. After all those years I still remember her crying when we found it.

Mike, i Have not seen you in a while. Hope you are doing well. Take care. Troy

I am the youngest of two sons of Capt. Billie Presson. My name is Mike and I live in Fairhope, Al. My daughter told me about this page today. Thank you all for your kind words about my dad. I was 3 when he was killed and still miss him. I would love to speak with those who knew him.

This Memorial Tribute is a bit hard for me as Capt. Billie was my platoon leader in the 1st platoon, 187th Assault Helicopter Company. The things I remember the most about him was he would give his life for his men, in return we would gladly lay down our life for him. Capt. Billie led from the front, making every one of us feel like we mattered, rank be dammed. God Bless you Billie, see you in the next LZ.

Clear Right,
Frenchy

Dear Captain Billie Taylor Presson, 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