THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Cpl John Priesthoff, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Summer has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

You gave all had soldier. Thanks ....
The good Lord will look After you now

A large group of men were drafted into the Army on January 15, 1968, in Downtown Los Angeles. Most of them were at Fort Bliss, TX by the end of that night to begin Basic Combat Training. John and some others were assigned to Company D of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade. Michael Minko and some others were assigned to B Company. Most of us went through infantry training and were sent to Vietnam. John and Michael did not return. I shall never forget either of you . . .

Dear CPL John Howard PriesthoffII, 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

(Photo Credit: Robert Franke) Rest in peace with the warriors.