THE WALL OF FACES

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and spends himself in a great worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end triumph of high achievement and, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while caring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt

Dear Lt Lester Wood, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Yesterday was Happy Valentine's Day. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Lester and I met at college. Then as I was leaving the Infantry School in June 1967 we met in the barbershop getting our whitewall haircuts. We were surprised to see each other. It was our last conversation. God Bless Him and all the guys who went with us.

Bruce Frazer

I was honored to read your name aloud during our "Reading of the Names from Texas" for the 40th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Memorial at American Legion Post 100 #AlwaysRemember
Humbly,
Kevin Stanley

Les was my cousin and "charm" should have been his middle name. With his big smile and a few well chosen words he could get anything he wanted--including chocolate ice cream for breakfast. We can only imagine the potential that went to waste when he was killed.