THE WALL OF FACES

On the remembrance of your 75th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

Dear SP4 Edgar John Udell, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Eddy, you taught me how to shoot and fish in the creek and ocean, how NOT to drive a car safely, and how to be cool and dance to the Beach Boys. I shot my first deer with your old 94, from the hip before dad even got the car stopped. I know you were there right then, because that shot was a miracle. I even got the bullet back in my slice of the liver, even though I shot it in the neck. Mom never found it, I did. I think you were there then, too. I only wish that you could have shown me how to survive a war. I will always remember you with the same pride I had for you all those ten years that I got to know you. You were a great Big Brother, and I know you were a great soldier and served our country well. And for all of that, Eddy, I salute you. And I miss you. Love, Duggy

Fellow Vietnam Soldier. This photo was provided by his younger Brother Doug Udell of behalf of the Family.

Edgar is buried at Oceanview Mem Gardens, Coos Bay, OR.