THE WALL OF FACES

Nor shall your glory be forgot; While fame her record keeps, Or honor points the hallowed spot; Where valor proudly sleeps.

Dear Lt Bruce Yates, Thank you for your service as a Field Artillery Unit Commander with the 1st Cavalry. The 57th anniversary of the start of your tour is soon. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear 1LT Bruce Edgar Yates, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

1LT Yates was a Forward Observer with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 21st Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division at the time of his death.

I will always remember my dear friends Bentley Hill and Bruce with their guitars singing "Barnacle Bill the Sailor" down at Fort Hood when all was right with the world.