THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Cap John South, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. Your 54th anniversary is soon, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Holy Week, and Passover is soon, too. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

John and I went through ROTC together, commissioned the same day. I lost touch with him for about 3 years then in 1967 we were together on the same plane enroute to sunny SE Asia. I didn’t learn of his death until I came home in 1968. I think of him often.

50 years ago today I was in the jungle 10 feet behind Capt. South carrying his radio. A sniper killed him instantly and severely wounded the Medic behind me. I think of him every day and I'm still trying to reconcile my survival. He lived by example and led his men from the front. There is a special place in Heaven for this Great Man. May God continue to bless John H. South.

It was my honor to serve as your Scout Dog handler with my dog Cracker 60X1 on this terrible day. Thank you Captain South for your leadership. You and the others are never forgotten. May you all rest in peace. God bless you Sir!

You were our CO. leader, and inspiration It has been 50 years since you paid the ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, my Captain.

Lt. Jim Mohr