THE WALL OF FACES

I roomed with Patrick in Vietnam. In the short ten days he was there Patrick did a lot of sightseeing in the city of Saigon. The incredible thing about Patrick was that was his first assignment on his own. He did the most incedible deed of anyone in that position. He will always be remembered as long as I live.

Thank for your Service n sympathy for your family
Didn't know U but I graduated River Dell in 69. Did MP training in Ft.Gordon my barracks named in your honor. Never was in combat,had easy duty in Germany at a nuke depot. In River Edge Veterans Park I left a flag for U today. Vets see movie Thank you for your Service.

I see that someone just left a remembrance for Pat and thanked him for his service as a Radio Operator. Pat was a Military Policeman (mos 95B) on duty at the time of his death. I have seen another site or two that list his mos as a radio operator.

From a fellow A-10-4 MP graduate. Pat was in my barracks at Ft Gordon early 1966

Dear PFC Brems,
Thank you for your service as a Radio Operator. 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.

Patrick was part of a new group of replacements relieving us "old" guys who's tour was coming to an end. My tour was up and I never had the chance to meet Patrick before leaving Vietnam 4 days after the attack. I had worked that security post several times previously during my tour. Although a South Vietnamese soldier was assigned to help guard the Victoria Officers Billets under Patrick's supervision, Patrick knew that he was personally responsible for the lives of those Americans inside that hotel he was guarding. Just him, his 12 gauge shotgun and 45 caliber pistol. A daunting task to be sure, but with that MP Brassard on his left arm that he was so proud of, was kinda like wearing Superman's Cape. I believe that in his last moments Patrick felt no fear, and his only thoughts were for the lives of those he had vowed to protect at all costs. God Bless those heroes, PFC Patrick Brems, SP4 Mike Mulvaney, Lt. Chester Lee and that unknown Vietnamese soldier who stood with them to the end.