THE WALL OF FACES

Great sadness fills our hearts today
As pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.

This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye

But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.

The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Bid last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.

While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.

Dear Sgt James Schmidt, Thank you for your service as a Flight Qualified UH-1 Helicopter Repairer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Christmas is soon. Merry Christmas. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

SP4 James D. Schmidt was a UH-1 helicopter crew chief serving with the 71st Assault Helicopter Company. On July 17, 1970, SP4 Schmidt was wounded in flight two miles northwest of Ngok Tavak Airfield in Quang Tin Province, RVN, when his aircraft came under heavy enemy .30 caliber groundfire. The ship was hit at least twelve times with some rounds entering the cabin, striking Schmidt and another individual. The crew was able to maintain flight and the injured were flown to an aid station. Schmidt later succumbed to his wounds. He was posthumously promoted to Sergeant. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear SGT James Drew Schmidt, 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

You are always on my mind Jim! As long as I live you Will Never Be Forgotten!
May God keep you by his side and keep you in the hearts of all that knew you!