THE WALL OF FACES

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered !!!! All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace John. :-(

John and I were in the same basic training company at Ft.Benning, GA: Co B, 10th Bn 3rd Training Bde. Living in WWII barracks located in the Harmony Church area on post. 7 guys from Findlay met-up with about 30 others from various other parts of Ohio and left for Ft. Benning on Aug 23, 1966. We were all expecting Ft. Knox as that had been the normal destination, but it was apparently full of trainees with the sudden build-up of combat troops. The rest of our Basic Company at Ft.Benning were from much closer hometowns in the South. Lost track of John and most all fellow trainees as we went our separate ways after. Learned of John's loss just a few years ago while doing a search of each guy in our unit against the casualty list. I was both surprised and saddened. Today marks 49 years since his passing. While much is forgotten as the years pass, I remember John as a hard working patriot who was willing to help any guy that needed help. May his sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom never be forgotten, and my he rest in peace.

john and i were assigned to headquarter troop he had just graduated from tanker school,he wasn't very happy about his assignment , they had made him a truck driver he wanted to work in the skill he was trained for,,he wouldn't listen to his Chew and Big Blankenship they were all from the State of Ohio they tankers also being assigned as truck drivers.When got to Vietnam he insisted on being assigned to Delta Troop (Infantry)and his request was granted, after a few months in his new assignment he met his demise. I miss John from then until moment,he was a guy who always made us laugh. May god welcome his with open arms.(we were so young then).

I think of John every Memorial Day, the day he was killed. Keeping his memory alive is important for the sacrifices given for our country. He was my neighbors first love and a schoolmate of my sibilings.

Dear SGT John Robert Sinnock, 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