THE WALL OF FACES

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

Every June 19 I recall that awful day in 1970. You, me, Gene and Bobby were good friends, we shared everything. It was a terrible day for our platoon. Six were killed or died of wounds, and many injured. Gene was also killed the day before. I held you until the medivac chopper came and I helped carry you into the bird. I wasn't the same since. Sleep in peace my friend, you have earned it.

Dear PFC Fred Smart, Thank you for your service as an Antitank Assaultman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Winter will end soon, and Lent has begun. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

On the remembrance of your 70th Birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine.

Dear PFC Fred Steven Smart, 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