THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Rick Massie is poignant and reflects the reality of war and its effect on us. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

The 5 months that I knew David were very special. He was a Great Guy and a Great Soldier who was a brother to me! 54 years ago on July 7, 1968 is a day I'll never forget
We Lost A Great Guy! Love you David, You Gave All
Fred L Scarbrough
Nashville, TN.
In the group picture I am the one (with shirt on) on the back row. They called me The Scar!

Happy Heavenly Birthday on June 9th!

Dear Sp4 David Sharp, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. 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 SP4 David Jackson Sharp, 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

Army Specialist 4, David J. Sharp, 22, of Sacramento, a machine gunner with the 1st Air Cavalry Division in Vietnam, was killed in action on July 7, 1968. David was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Jack Sharp of Sacramento and the brother of Jacklyn Ann (Sharp) Dennis.

David attended Sacramento High School and Sacramento City College. When he entered the service, he was employed by the State of California Department of Water Resources. Drafted into the United States Army, David received his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, and advanced training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. In basic training he was chosen to lead his platoon, in Vietnam he was chosen to be a machine gunner at the time of his death, and on July 7, 1968, God chose to call him home. David had been in Vietnam since February 28, 1968.

Since infancy, David attended Bethel Temple (later named Capital Christian Center) where he grew to have a strong faith in God. He played the trumpet in the church orchestra and was involved in the youth program. As a young boy, he belonged to Bethel’s Boy Scout Troop No. 25, where he was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. He was an outdoor enthusiast who loved fishing, hunting, and skiing. David was deeply loved by his family and friends.