THE WALL OF FACES

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and spends himself in a great worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end triumph of high achievement and, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while caring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt

Dear SSgt Ariston Talan, Thank you for your service as a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Repairer with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is the last day of spring. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Staff Sergeant Ariston Resonable Talan Jr., Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 228th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

On this Memoral Day I remember you, My Friend.