THE WALL OF FACES

James Troy Ralph died at Dong Ap Bia (Hamburger Hill).

Specialist Four James Troy Ralph, Served with Company E, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.

Thank you for your sacrifice. As you were taking your last breaths, I was taking my first. From one hoosier veteran to another, thank you brother.

May 21, 1969 - my birthday

Dear SP4 James Troy Ralph, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

I do not know you, but today is your birthday. Happy birthday James. Thank you for your service. God bless you.