THE WALL OF FACES

He was my great uncle, I never got a chance to meet him but from what I hear he was an exemplary man. As of 2019 I am only 20 years old, but the closer I get to matching his age the more I reflect on his sacrifice.

Specialist Four James Ronald Stutes, Served with Company A, 7th Engineer Battalion, 5th Infantry Division. United States Army Vietnam.

Dear James,
You Have Not Been Forgotten!

The Society of the Fifth Division, U.S. Army, during its 95th Annual Reunion in Pittsburgh, PA (Sept 10-14, 2015) , held a Reading of the Names Ceremony to honor the 514 Soldiers from the 5th Division that were Killed in Action during the War in Vietnam. Your Name Was Read Aloud Among Those Soldiers. You Have Not Been Forgotten! Rest in Peace, Dear Brother.

Thomas Grafton
Alpha company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division
Vietnam (1968-1969

Dear SP4 James Ronald Stutes, 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

James is buried at Calvary Cemetery, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, LA. BSM PH