THE WALL OF FACES

Sonny, You were self employed your entire life, and doing well. You didn't have to join the Army, but you did anyway. We had years of friendship and I begged you not to sign up, but you felt it was your duty as an American. Within a few months, you were gone. Now, with your baby brother, Jimmy, in Heaven. God be with you Sonny.

Specialist Four Raymond Howard Albert Jr., Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
-Theodore Roosevelt, "Citizen in a Republic", April 23, 1910

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

DEAR SPEC 4 ALBERT,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ARMY GRUNT.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.