THE WALL OF FACES

Sp5 Richard Bornheimer is buried at East Newark Cemetery in Newark, New York.

You were my crew chief but you owned the gun ship that I got to fly. You were one hell of a soldier in a very difficult war, the best crew chief and an artist with your M-60. We never had a gun jam, a rocket misfire or an issue with the aircraft.

I was not there to say good bye the day that all aboard perished but I have remembered you, been thankful for you and mourned your passing ever since. You had two weeks left on your tour. When I hear Taps, I salute you. I regret it took so long to find you.

May your eternal tour be peaceful and may God continue to bless you.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. It saddens me so few have left remembrances for you here...surely you deserve better. May you rest in eternal peace.

DEAR SPEC 5 BORNHEIMER,
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A HUEY, UH-1 HELICOPTER REPAIRER WITH THE 1ST CAVALRY. MIKE WAS 1ST CAV, SAY HI TO HIM. SUNDAY WAS THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF SAIGON. I AM SO SORRY. IT HAS BEEN FAR TOO LONG FOR ALL OF YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.

Thank you Spec. 5 Bornheimer for your leadership and courage.