THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your friend Tony Coakley is moving. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

You were beloved by our friend, DVE, and so this Memorial Day, we especially pause to remember you and express our eternal gratitude for your selfless gift of the last full measure of devotion so that we can be free.

With love and gratitude,
The Barthel Family
(Billings, Montana)

Staff Sergeant Gary William Britton was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device V, for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service.
He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to C CO, 2ND BN, 22ND INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/

Gary, I was your platoon sergeant. And when I was lucky enough to land a base camp job, you were promoted and took my place. I sometimes wonder if, with another twist of fate, my name would be in your place on the Wall. You were a valuable member of the team, a fine soldier.

Saw Gary just before I went to Vietnam in Nov 69. I miss him and visit his grave several times a year. I hope to see him again when I return to our Heavenly Father.