THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Specialist 5 Wilburn ~ You Are Not Forgotten!
Today, on the anniversary of your passing, I ran a mile with you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, dear brother.
Each year since September 2015, at the annual 5th Division Army reunion, members of the Society of the Fifth Division, U.S Army remember the 514 soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 5th Division, who were Killed in Action in Vietnam. You are among the soldiers remembered. You Are Not Forgotten!

Phil “LT Mike” Maniscalco
Society of the 5th Division, U.S. Army
Delta Company 1/11 Infantry
Vietnam Sept 1968- Sept 1969

Bill,
You were one of my very best friends during our high school years. I constantly remember our good times. You are missed by so many people.

As children, Bill and I were very close. He was always the biggest cut up I have ever known. Since I was his only sister, I was the target of his pranks. He was a kind, compassionate, caring and soft hearted person. He loved life to the fullness and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of things that he would say or pranks he had pulled on me. I have an eight year old grandson who reminds me so much of Bill. So in a way, through my grandson, I get to relive out lives together.

Dear SP5 William Levy Wilburn Jr, 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

William is buried at Memphis Memory Gardens, Memphis, Shelby County, TN.