THE WALL OF FACES

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

Dear Sp5 John Stevens, Thank you for your service as a UH-1 Helicopter Repairer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. 47 years ago, the last battle of the war began. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Ranger was my best friend-----we met in helicopter school---we went to Nam together---he came to my home town of Redding, CA during the month leave we had before leaving for Nam.......we were crewing Chinooks and both wanted huey gun ships---we 1049'ed a bunch of times......our CO finally got tired of us and transferred Ranger to a huey gunship company in Lai Kai, not far from where we were in Phu Loi---and I was transferred to Bear Cat and then Chu Lai.......Most of us guys had nick names for each other---I named John "Ranger" and he named me "Killer".......I miss him to this day and still think about him often....He was truely one of the best guys I have ever known, before or since...................RIP Ranger Man----

Dear SP5 John Warner Stevens Jr, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

John is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park in Phoenix,AZ.