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HONORED ON PANEL 21E, LINE 16 OF THE WALL
WILLIAM GREGORY SILVA
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WILLIAM G SILVA
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LEFT FOR WILLIAM GREGORY SILVA
POSTED ON 4.5.2025
POSTED BY: Cynthia Silva
The Face Behind The Name
My name is Cynthia Silva from Laredo, Texas. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica is currently visiting my city and we just had a beautiful ceremony in honor of all who bravely gave their all to this conflict. As I was strolling along and reading the names on the wall, your name caught my eye. I googled your name to see the face of the brave soldier. Thank you so much for your service and your sacrifice.
I am a proud daughter of a Vietnam Veteran. My father was Specialist First Class Jesus Silva, Jr. He passed away 3 years ago and we are forever grateful to him and all Vietnam Veterans. It was a pleasure getting to know you, Mr. Silva.
POSTED ON 1.31.2024
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you......
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and spends himself in a great worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end triumph of high achievement and, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while caring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt
POSTED ON 2.18.2022
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Sgt William Silva, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. The 55th anniversary of the start of your tour is soon. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy Valentine’s Day and Presidents' Day. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
POSTED ON 5.29.2016
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear SGT William Gregory Silva, 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
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
POSTED ON 5.27.2016
POSTED BY: SSG Charles T.Coates Retired
I was with you at Tan Phong May 29 1967
I was just a 19 year old kid and was scared. You were my squad leader. That is a night. I will never forget. You made the ultimate sacrifice that night for your country. I salute you and you will never be forgotten