THE WALL OF FACES

Johnny,
I think of you often. Knowing that your life was shed only days after my separation from the Navy is ever present in my memory. Although we didn’t grow up together we shared some adventures in your big block 66 Chevelle SS that still bring a smile to my face. I am sorry that your plan to become a “smoke jumper” after the Army was not to be realized. Rest well knowing that you have served your country to the max. I thank you for your service and will always remember your presence in my life.

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Sky Soldier.

A little late but I visited you with my wife on Memorial Day. Knowing all these years that you were gone it was still hard when I saw your headstone.

On behalf of all the paratroopers who served with you in the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) and all who followed, we offer our respect and remembrance of your ultimate sacrifice. May you never be forgotten and your family and friends take comfort in your valor in serving.

I was also in the Army at language school learning Vietnamese when I learned from my parents that John Was Killed in Action. We'd lost contact after High School. We had quite a few classes together and cut and sold firewood on our out of school time. We cruised the loop in Renton together. John was full of adventure and fun. You are always on my mind, John, especially through the month of November.