THE WALL OF FACES

Right guide, honor man, a good man. Platoon 236, 1962.
A reservist that didn't have to go.

Dear Lt William Reese, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Officer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is the 57th anniversary of the 2nd Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

It was the summer of 1952. I was five and you were 9. Anyone who messed with me had you to answer to. But you never looked for trouble but if it came along you were ready to deal with it.After that long hot summer I don't remember seeing you again after that summer and only found out in the 10 years that you made the ultimate sacrifice for our country in 1968. God bless you Bill!

Bill died defending his country piloting a plane in Vietnam in 1968. Bill was the AHS Drum Major and represented AHS in All State Choir with Bud Maples and myself in Dallas staying at the Statler Hilton Hotel.

Second Lieutenant William Robert Reese, Served with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.