THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance poem from your Mother is moving and reflects her eternal love for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Lcpl James Short, Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner. Your 72nd anniversary was 2 days ago, happy birthday. 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.

CPL. SHORT, 19, KILLED IN VIETNAM WAR ACTION
Marine L.Cpl James Edward Short, 19, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Eversole Short, of 411 Morrison Avenue, has died of wounds received in action in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.
Cpl. Short, who had previously been awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in February, was on security guard in a night offensive position June 23 when he fell to enemy small arms fire.
Prior to entering the Marine Corps in March, 1968, he had been an employe of the Lexington Herald and had attended Henry Clay High School.
He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church.
Besides his mother, other survivors include his father, Evert Short, Raytown, Mo.; two brothers, David Ray and Bobby Short, both of Lexington, maternal grandparents, Clarence Eversole, Richmond, and Mrs. Elsie White, Lexington; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Jim Short, Richmond.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of the body from Vietnam. The Aaron Smith Funeral Home, 563 West Second Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Dear LCPL James Everrtte Short, 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

Semper Fi, Marine.