THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sp4 Ronald Smith, Thank you for your service as an Armor Reconnaissance Specialist. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Spring has begun, and it's 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 Ronald Carlton Smith, Served with E Troop, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear SP4 Ronald Carlton 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

Ronald is buried at Hillside Cemetery in Roslyn, PA. BSM PH

My name is Jim Hartman. I am working with PA State Representative Thomas Murt. Tom has received authorization to build a memorial for our Viet Nam hometown heroes from Hatboro, PA. Bill Ahlum lived on Tom's street. They were neighbors.

We are searching for people who knew our hometown boys (7) to gain some insight into them for the memorial. For fear of stirring up any bad memories, can you provide us with any insight?

For the record tom is a decorated Iraq vet and I'm an old SEABEE MCB 71 68-74.

Tom's email is [email protected]

Our KIA:
William John Ahlum Army Captain neoighbor of Tom Murt
Howard Edward Cashman Army SP4
Jame Patrick Kelly Army 2LT
Joseph Lannon USMC PFC childhood friend and classmate
Robert Preston Ruttle Army SP4
Ronald Carlton smith Army SP4
Robert Richard Wright Army 1LT

God Bless and thank you,
Jim Hartman