THE WALL OF FACES

I still think of you often and my heart sinks. Test In Peace Brother!

I attended McNary High School with Gerry, as class of 1968. 49 years later and I still remember this time young man. Several years ago I was in Washington, D.C. and located his name on The Wall. It was an awesome feeling. I hope someday he can come home.

Warrant Officer Gerald Ernest Woods, Served with Company A, 101st Aviation Battalion, 101st Aviation Group, 101st Airborne Division.

Gerry and I were friends while at McNary High School. In fact, our birthdays are only two days apart. My fondest memory of him is right after he got his driver's license and we were in his new car on Chemawa Road in Salem. He got it up to about 90 mph and scared the crap out of me lol. But that's the kind of fun-loving guy he was, and I am happy and proud to have been able to call him my friend. Hope you get back home someday man.

Greg Murphy

Gerald and I were in the same flight school class at Ft Rucker, AL. We rode motorcycles together on weekends, supported each other and eventually lived off base together nearing the end of flight school. Gerald was a good friend and think of him often.

I will never forget him.....