THE WALL OF FACES

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

Dear Sp5 Greg Stevenson, Thank you for your service as an Armor Crewman. 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.

SP5 Greg D. Stevenson was an armor crewman serving with 1st Platoon, C Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry. He started his tour in Vietnam on December 4, 1969. SP5 Stevenson was killed on July 24, 1970, during his 8th month in country. He was on the outside of a tank when it hit an embankment and rolled over. SP5 Stevenson was fatally injured when he was thrown off and the tank and it rolled over on him. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and veteransmemorial.us]

Dear SP5 Greg Douglas Stevenson, 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

Greg is buried at Sunset Mem Gardens Cem, Odessa, TX. BSM