THE WALL OF FACES

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

Dear Sgt James Waddell, Thank you for your service as an Armor Crewman. 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.

Sergeant James Darrell Waddell was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service. He served as an Armor Crewman and was assigned to E TRP, 2ND SQDN, 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php

We thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are remembered, not forgotten because we utter your name with respect to honor you.
Heart of Texas Veterans Memorial.

SP4 James D. Waddell was an armor crewman serving with E Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry. On April 14, 1970, during his second tour of Vietnam, SP4 Waddell was killed while training a new driver in a Sheridan tank. He was sitting outside the vehicle on the sloped front giving instructions down through the escape hatch while the tank was moving. When the student suddenly downshifted, SP4 Waddell was thrown from the tank and run over before the driver could stop. He was posthumously promoted to sergeant after his death. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and veteransmemorial.us]