THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sp4 Edward Sacco, Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Veterans’ Day is this week. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

SP4 Edward S. Sacco was an Airborne-qualified infantryman serving with Headquarters & Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. While serving in Vietnam, SP4 Sacco was critically injured after the military jeep he was riding in was hit by another military vehicle. He was hospitalized and later died July 15, 1967, of bronchial pneumonia secondary to the injuries he received in the accident. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Two Lake County Soldiers Killed In Vietnam Accidents.” Waukegan News Sun (IL), July 21, 1967, courtesy of Katie McLain, Adult Reference, Waukegan Public Library, Waukegan, IL]

I attended the “Wreaths Across America” yesterday and wanted Mr. Sacco’s family to know I placed a wreath on his marker today! ???? My condolences, he was so young! (I have 2 sons not much older). Thank you!

Dear SP4 Edward Steven Sacco, 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

Edward, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting the freedoms we enjoy today.