THE WALL OF FACES

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

Dear Lt. Britton,
Thank you for your service as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander - Helicopter Pilot with the 1st Cavalry. Mike was 1st cav, say hi to him. It is Independence Day, 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.

Bill and I were in the same artillery officer's training class at Ft. Sill, OK from Jan-April 1968. He and his wife lived next door to my wife and I in off base housing. We became good friends and training partners. We went our separate ways after leaving Ft. Sill, but ironically we both ended up in Vietnam at the same time and virtually the same place. At the time of his fatal accident I was at an artillery fire base no more than 20 kilometers from the crash site.

I think of Bill often. He will never be forgotten.

I'll never forget that day when you and 7 others paid the ultimate price so that I and others could return to our families.

I had lunch with your brother today. He sat down and talked for a while, thanked my friend and I for our service, and paid for our lunches. He brought up your name in conversation and talked a little about you. I spent the rest of the afternoon trying to find out who you were. The meeting I had with your brother has really touched me. Thank you for your service and know that you are not forgotten.