THE WALL OF FACES

Great sadness fills our hearts today
As pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.

This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye

But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.

The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Bid last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.

While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.

Dear Sp5 William Williamson, Thank you for your service as a Rough Terrain Forklift & Loader Operator. Your 53rd anniversary just passed, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. You are remembered. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Pops:
I hope that you can forgive me for not taking better care of you the night that you were killed: I should have, and failed to.
One of my memories of that night is the conversation that you, me, and Lt. Beebe had just before you two were killed, and how we three laughed together, perhaps in an attempt to cover up for our fear. My most haunting memory is how you called my name with your dying breath after the mortar struck us. I have never forgotten those things; I have never forgiven myself, and I will take my guilt to my grave. God help me.

Dear SP5 William N Williamson, 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

Rest in peace with the warriors.