THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died just one day after your 23rd birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

This evening I was at the Thomaston Opera House, Thomaston, CT. At the organ there is a plaque to Mr. Straus. Naturally, I had to come home and research this hero. Thank you for your sacrifice. As on the plque, the song may have ended but the melody goes on. RIP.

Dear Sp4 Allen Straus, Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. I researched you on your 54th anniversary, which was the day after your 77th birthday, sigh. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Memorial Day weekend , 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.

Dear SP4 Allen Arthur Straus, 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

Allen is buried at Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. PH