THE WALL OF FACES

Patrick Thompson mentioned Paul a lot when I was a kid. He was especially moved by Paul’s death. I’m not certain, but I think Paul hung out on “The Corner” of Spring and Pearl St (Spring Street Drug) and that was how they were friends.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your fellow soldier Ken Woodward is especially moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

Specialist Four Paul Eugene Bonnette, Served with the 128th Assault Helicopter Company, 11th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

Forever searching for celebrity, notoriety. Beware of what you wish for. You got your wish brother, on the Wall. I was stationed in Taiwan on that day, USAF Reconnaissance; made E5 two months later. My father saw the obit in the Springfield paper. So many things unsaid; your passing was cathartic for me. Vowed to speak my mind going forward, and not leave anything unsaid.

I was in the Bush when he died. Never got back to Worthington Ave.