THE WALL OF FACES

It was an honor and privilege to announce your name at the Reading of the Names ceremony celebrating the dedication of The Wall on November 9 in Washington, DC. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear PVT Ronald Sheppard, Thank you for your service as a Combat Engineer. I hate that you passed, on your birthday, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy Valentine’s Day. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Thank you Private Sheppard for your courage in dangerous times, in a far and dangerous place.

Dear PVT Ronald Eugene Sheppard, 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