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.

Dear Sgt Gary Webb, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Thanksgiving is soon. Happy Thanksgiving. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

At ease soldier. Your duty is done. You gave your all.

I knew you as the man who dated my best friend.We were both devastated with your loss. God did repay me for taking you, I gave birth to a daughter on your birthday. Till we meet again in Heaven, rest well! Always thinking of you on July 20th!

As a neighbor and someone who respected and admired you throughout my teenage years I was devastated when you were KIA in Nam. It's so sad but true that the Lord takes the best to be with him in his house.

Your dedication and ultimate sacrifice has fueled many to answer the call and defend our nation during times when many citizens and "Americans" find reason to hide behind the rights you so valiantly defended.

May you rest in peace my friend and brother in arms. You are missed and you are NOT forgotten!