THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sp4 Joseph Wacker, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today we celebrate Columbus Day. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Joe was my friend's older brother. He was a kind, honest, kind of shy guy, who was also very bright. If he had lived, I'm sure he would have made a significant contribution in his work. Deepest sympathy.

Mt. Carmel High School - Class of 1963

Joe's family moved next door...he and his brothers, Anthony and Raymond were my brother's friends. The Wackers were a wonderful family and loved one another. I knew his mom and know she missed him a great deal.

Dear SP4 Joseph Henry Wacker, 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