THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class Vincent Richard Williams, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you! I think it gets even harder as I get older. I realize what a waste that war was. We lost so many men for what???? We were raised as brothers and we always will be brothers. Till we meet again Wayne

Always known by his middle name "Richard" or Dick we spent our childhood and teenage years together on farms in Perrysburg, NY. He returned from the war to a spot in a cemetery within walking distance of his family farm. Over the years he has never been forgotten and we often think what would his life have been like and how might our lives have been different if he had not been lost to us. Thinking of him still brings tears to my eye. Much loved and much missed. Jan

Dear PFC Vincent Richard Williams, 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

Vincent is buried at West Perrysburg Cemetery in Perrysburg, NY. BSM PH