THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died just four days before your 22nd birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear Sp4 Ernest Smith, Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Combat Engineer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Winter will end soon, and it is Lent. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Specialist Four Ernest William Smith, Served with Company C, 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division.

Dear SP4 Ernest William Smith, 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

Picture of Ernest Smith. To view the rest of his profile from the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation please go to www.njvvmf.org. Thank you.