THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Dee Chester is especially touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

Sergeant Freddy Lamar Bratton, Served with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.

Dear Sgt. Bratton,
Thanks for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. Independence Day is approaching, and it is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

I remember Freddy! He was very intelligent, playing 3-d chess! He wanted to join the US Air Force, but could not find the recruiting office, so he joined the US Army. I remember that he sent post cards on C-Ration boxes to my family.
I had never been to a funeral before (I was 11 years old) but I remember my Dad, a WWII vet crying. I still visit Fred every so often at the National Los Angeles Cemetery.
I also remember that his family gave us an OD uniform that I still have. It means the world to me now.
I wonder what happen to his sister Janet...

Dear SGT Freddy Lamar Bratton, 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