THE WALL OF FACES

You were a picture in our hallway that I would never know, I saw your life and accomplishments but would never see your face. I remember rubbing your name on the Vietnam Wall and presenting your medals in class, proud of the accomplishments of a man I would never know. Thank you great-great uncle, I know your sister and family still misses you dearly.

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
-Theodore Roosevelt, "Citizen in a Republic", April 23, 1910

As your 70th birthday approaches, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

Sergeant Dale Robert Alcorn Jr., Served with the 60th Infantry Platoon (Scout Dog), Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Thank you for your service and we remember your sacrifice. You are loved and missed.