THE WALL OF FACES

A portion of Sepulveda Boulevard/State Highway Route 1 in El Segundo near Los Angeles International Airport has been dedicated to the residents of Los Angeles County who served in Vietnam. This section of highway is now designated the Los Angeles County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Adopted by the California State Legislature in 2000, the highway honors the more than 350,000 California veterans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 5,822 killed or missing in action. Los Angeles County has the largest number of Vietnam veterans in California and 1,857 of its residents were killed or missing in action during that war. This memorial corridor provides a fitting and proper way for the residents of Los Angeles County to express their gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices these Vietnam veterans have made for their country.

It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die

Dear Soldier,
Each morning students rise from their seats all across the nation to pledge their allegiance to the United States of America. Many don’t realize what they are actually saying. Well, you did. You knew what the country was asking from you, and you went to Vietnam, not knowing what the future held. For that I am eternally grateful and forever in your debt.
I am a student from Gridley High School working on a posting project with my fellow students to post remembrances for fallen men and women who served in Vietnam. You are truly a hero and won’t be forgotten. May God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Natalie Stoller

I did not know you. But we share the same Birthday. God Bless you , I honor you for service to America, I will never forget your sacrifice. I feel badly for all the things you missed in life.