THE WALL OF FACES

Dear SSGT Edward Strain, Thank you for your service with the 432nd Combat Support Group. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Memorial Day is soon, and we honor you. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

U died today in 1970. I am sorry you lost your life so very young. Thinking of you today. I hope you & the other guys who died today are all having a beer together. RIP.

10 April 1970. I was there.

Ed and I served together at Moody AFB. He was a jet engine mechanic. Our families got to be friends. I was sent to Korat via Wichita in November’68. I don’t remember how I heard that Ed had become a disc jockey, but somehow we talked on the phone and I was able to get to Udorn for a day. He did one broadcast while I was there. He was a natural and was enjoying his work. I couldn’t believe it when I heard the news. Heck, it is still hard to believe it. I truly enjoyed knowing Ed and appreciated his friendship

You died 20 years before I was born, and I'm sad I never got to meet you. Dad talks about you often, and misses you every day.