THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC Stephen Paul Blanchett, 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.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS

STEPHEN PAUL BLANCHETT


who served as a


COMBAT MEDIC


with


HEADQUARTERS & HEADQUARTERS COMPANY

3rd BATTALION

60th INFANTRY REGIMENT

9th INFANTRY DIVISION


" OLD RELIABLES "


was a posthumous recipient of the


SILVER STAR

PURPLE HEART

NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL

VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL


and was entitled to wear the


COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE





THE PROUD YOUNG VALOR THAT ROSE ABOVE THE MORTAL
AND THEN, AT LAST, WAS MORTAL AFTER ALL





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE





30 JULY 1999

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Frye – 1932

Stephen is buried at Beverly Nat Cem.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Stephen Paul Blanchett, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Soldier, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC Stephen Paul Blanchett, for a job exceptionally well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND