THE WALL OF FACES

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Dear Cpl James Self, Thank you for your service as a Cannon Crewmember. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is another new year. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear CPL James Edward Self, 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

It is a sad today because I found James's name on the Wall. The last time I saw James was in 1958. We were friends and neighbors on the west side of Madisonville. I moved away to Ohio that year and lost track of him. I've thought of James many times over the past 54 years not knowing he had given the ultimate sacrifice for me and our country.

He was a kind and gentle friend and I'm proud to have known him.

James is buried at Sunset Cemetery in Madisonville, TN. PH