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 Sgt Alvin Tennison, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Monday was Independence Day. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

It has been 50 years today since you died in Vietnam for the Country you served. You are not forgotten Al. Rest in peace and honor.

In memory of our brother who fell in the service of his country while a member of 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry (Wolfhounds), 25th Infantry Division

The photo was provided by Bob Ahles with help from Herb Reckinger Jr. of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The picture is Alvin’s 1961 senior class photo from St. Cloud Technical High School.

Alvin, it is with great humility, pride and honor that Herb and I post this remembrance for you and upload your photo so that your memory and the sacrifice you made for your country will never be forgotten and to ensure your photo will be displayed on your birthday each and every year when the Education Center is completed. You are not forgotten and remain in the hearts of many after all these years. Thank you Alvin for being who you were and for all you did. We live in freedom to this day thanks to heroes like you that answer the call to duty.