THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Lt Jeffrey Whynaught, Thank you for your service as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander - Helicopter Pilot. Your 76th birthday just passed, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is the 7th Day of Christmas, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

First Lieutenant Jeffrey Lyle Whynaught, Served with the 175th Assault Helicopter Company, 13th Aviation Battalion, 164th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade.

On March 15, 1969, a U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C (tail number 66-15159) from the 175th Assault Helicopter Company was operating in Chuong Thien Province (IV Corps) providing close air support when it came under enemy small arms fire (AK-47). The attack caused the aircraft to catch fire and crash. Three crewmen on board suffered fatal injuries in the crash. They were aircraft commander 1LT Jeffrey L. Whynaught, crew chief SP5 John W. Price, and gunner SP4 Edgar G. McAdams. The pilot, WO1 Robins, survived his injuries. The aircraft burned and was completely destroyed. [Taken from vhpa.org]

I still remember you as my babysitter, horseyback riding on your back around the house. I remember the images on the b&w television, bringing the war into our living rooms. I remember coming inside one day to see my Mom hanging up the phone and sobbing. Seeing, touching, rubbing your name on the wall as one of the 58,000 lost in Vietnam makes it so real... as it is for each and every name on that Memorial... on every Memorial. To me, you will always be my hero. Remembering you this, and every, Memorial Day.

Dear 1LT Jeffrey Lyle Whynaught, 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, Sir

Curt Carter