THE WALL OF FACES

Sgt Charles Lee Suthard's name is on the CPT Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Alexandria, VA. Shown is an artist's rendering of the Plaza.

Even though the "Friends of Rocky Versace" have no picture of Sgt Suthard, we remember him on Memorial Day and Veterans' Day with Ceremonies at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Alexandria, VA. Today marks the 45th anniversary of Sgt Suthard's death in Vietnam. His unit was Co. A, 3rd Anti-Tank Bn, 3rd Marine Division. His final resting place is Mount Comfort Cemetery in Fairfax County, VA. Hi name is on Panel 33 West, Line 74 of the Vietnam Memorial on The Mall in Washington, DC. His name is also chiseled into stone beneath a Gold Star at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The picture is an overhead shot of the Versace Plaza

Dear SGT Charles Lee Suthard Jr, 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

Semper Fi, Sergeant.

Charles is buried at Mt Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria, VA,