THE WALL OF FACES

This year, as every year for many, my wife finishes the wreaths she makes for every Memorial Day and our American flag is raised in remembrance, as we observe this somber national holiday. You and our loved ones whose names also are inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial are in our hearts. My family and I will never forget the cost of our freedoms, and the men and women who have and continue to step forward to keep America safe.
With respect, always.
Curt Carter

Dear SP4 Gary Clarence Smith, sir.

This year, as every year, our American Flag looks majestic as it snaps to attention in the breeze, as if to return the salute of all those who have served and who are serving. Two Red, White, and Blue Memorial Day wreats, one to the left and one to the right, remain there during this very special Memorial Day holiday.

Remembering you, those you served with who didn't make it home from the Vietnam War, and all who died defending this country.

With respect, sir.

Curt Carter

SP4 Gary C. Smith was a Construction Equipment Repairer serving with Headquarters & Headquarters Company (HHC), 116th Engineer Battalion. On October 10, 1968, SP4 Smith’s base camp in Lam Dong Province came under an enemy mortar attack. Smith was in the back of a five-ton truck during the attack when he was fatally wounded by fragments from an exploding mortar round. Camp Smith, located on Highway QL-20 in the Central Highlands of Lam Dong Province, was later named in his honor. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, 720mpreunion.org, and “Members of the 116th Combat Engineer Battalion recall their experience in Vietnam.” EastIdahoNews.com, November 11, 2018]

Dear SP4 Gary Clarence Smith, sir.

As the American flag in our front yard flaps in the breeze, as my wife finishes the wreaths she makes for every Memorial Day, we have most of what we need to observe this Memorial Day. Yet, what we need most would be to have you and those whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall with yours to be here as well. May we never forget the cost of our freedoms, and the men and women who have and continue to step forward to keep America safe.

With respect, sir.

Dear SP4 Gary Clarence Smith, sir

Remembering you and those you served with on this upcoming Memorial Day holiday, May 29, 2017 You are not and will not be forgotten.

May America always stand, and may it stand for the freedom and values that you defended.

With respect, Sir