THE WALL OF FACES

There is a place
Not far from here
Where spirits walk
And heroes live
And honor still resides.

It is a wall
With names inscribed
Of those who served
When they were asked...
The brothers of my youth.

I go there still
To walk and think
About my life,
And what I've done since
And things that might have been.

There is a debt
I can't repay
Too many lives were spent.
And one man's life cannot suffice
To make their deaths worthwhile.

But there is hope
In the memory
Of those we leave behind
Who know the price that freedom brings
Who can carry on in kind.

I send you now
To touch a name
So the vision can be passed
Remember there is honor still
It is for you to see it lasts.

They are not dead
And have a wish
As all old soldiers do
The reflection you see before you now
Is their wish to live in you.

Henry was President of our class of 1966 at Beta Theta Pi, a social fraternity at the Univ. of Virginia. He was by far the face of this aggregation of brothers. Henry was a great friend, a leader, and his future was so bright. As a Vietnam vet myself, I know that Henry served his country honorably with pride, as did I. Bob Feller, CPT US Army

Henry spent first year in Hancock Dorm on 2nd floor, just below me. He was as cheerful and affable a fellow as any, and we enjoyed a comfortable if not close friendship. He pledged Beta Theta Pi in December. He was a very good high school basketball player, and he told me he did not rush Phi Kappa Sigma because 2 years before he had held the St. Christophers School's leading scorer to just a few points, and that young man was a brother at the Phi Kapp house.

Dear Lt Henry Warner, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Veterans’ Day is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Henry and I attended OCS together at Ft. Benning. We were in the same platoon and his room was directly across from mine. Henry was one of the most intelligent people I have ever met as well as a superb athlete and natural leader. We both wound up in the Americal Division but our paths never crossed in Vietnam. Although seriously wounded, I was fortunate to make it home...I was deeply saddened to hear Henry did not. Rest in peace brother, you are not forgotten.