THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sgt Billy Simmons, Thank you for your service as a Special Forces Qualified Radio Operator. I researched you on your 53rd anniversary, sad. 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.

Sergeant Simmons. I thank you for your service and sacrifice. I did not know you until your sister told me your story today. I come to leave my thanks and that you remain in the hearts of those who love you. Jake BOXCAR Alexander OIF, LOGCAP III, KBR, TTM, MEF RECOVERY, Camp TQ, Al Taqaddum, Iraq

Dear SGT Billy Joe Simmons, 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

Billy is buried at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Phoenix, AZ. BSM PH

It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die