THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC Edward Schultz, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. The 54th anniversary of the start of your tour is soon. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Eddy was my uncle but he was only 3 years older than me. We grew up together, went to school together and I was 18 and devastated when he was 21 and killed in Hoc Mon. Vietnam. Decades later I amazingly received a gift of forgiveness and remorse from a Viet Cong veteran who was in the same battle that killed Eddy. I felt the gift was for all who suffered losses in Vietnam, not just for me. So I felt compelled to write a book about it. The story of growing up with Eddy and the gift from a Viet Cong veteran whom I've never met can be read in the book, The Box by Lynne Ludwick and can be purchased at Amazon.com for $10. A percentage of proceeds will help fund a scholarship for college-bound students who have lost a parent in any war.

Dear PFC Edward August Schultz, 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

Originally a black & white photo, Eddie's mom had the photo colorized. [Image courtesy of Sandy Melendez]

PFC Edward A. Schultz' grave is located at the San Luis Cemetery in San Luis Obispo, CA.