THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. May you rest in eternal peace.

Staff Sergeant John Larue Brim, Served with the 4th Air Commando Squadron, 14th Air Commando Wing, 7th Air Force.

*BRIM, JOHN LARUE (MIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes Pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to John Larue Brim (13662249), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force during an air mission in the Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Brim distinguished himself by intrepid actions on while serving with 4th Air Commando Squadron, 14th Air Commando Wing, 7th Air Force. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 7th Air Force, and the United States Air Force.
Home Town: Princess Anne, Virginia

Dear Ssgt. Brim,
Thank you for your service as a Fixed Wing Crewman. This is Independence Day weekend, 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.

John and I were stationed together in the early 60's at Ramstein AB Germany in the 2864th GEEIA (ground electronica engineering installation agency) Squadron, at that time we were M series truck mechanics in the motor pool of the squadron. Most of the guys were all single and in our early twenties, after work we would go to chow then back to the barracks and go to sleep, we did that so we could get up at 11PM and hit the local bars at the time the Army guys had to be back in their barracks, in doing it in this way the Army had primed the local girls and when the bars closed at 2AM we took them home. Good friends, good times, good memories of John.