THE WALL OF FACES

War drew us from our homeland
In the sunlit springtime of our youth.
Those who did not come back alive remain
in perpetual springtime -- forever young --
And a part of them is with us always.

It is with great respect and gratitude that I am honored to be reading Steven A Stroud's name on November 9, 2022, at the 40th Anniversary of The Reading of The Names at The Wall in DC. My brother Richard Sablotny was also KIA 10/27/1968 and was from Bedford Ohio. He served the Army 3/60th 9th Infantry. Honoring our men/women who served unselfishly and gave the ultimate sacrifice is the least we can do. I strive to ALWAYS REMEMBER, ALWAYS LOVE and NEVER FORGET those we lost so young. My prayers and love are with your family!

Dear PFC Steven Stroud, Thank you for your service as a Mortarman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Memorial Day, 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.

This was my big brother. He was 6 weeks into is 19th birthday when he died. I was 7 years old. I'm 58 now and have a son, who is 13. You missed out on so much. Your brothers and sisters have 10 kids and there are 6 grandkids. War is hell.

Semper Fi, Marine.