THE WALL OF FACES

Great sadness fills our hearts today
As pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.

This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye

But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.

The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Bid last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.

While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.

Dear Sgt John Tingley, Thank you for your service as a Procurement Sergeant. Your 76th birthday is soon, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Yesterday was the 58th anniversary of the 2nd Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Sgt John C Tingley was awarded the Silver Star, the Air Medal and the Purple Heart (Coffelt Database).

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.

We worked on U'R chopper transmission quill where short shaft attached. Shortly after getting your aircraft back to flying the end of 67 you were shot down shortly after that, I had just got to know you during that repair work on your ship.