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 Sp4 Antonio Yescas, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. 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.

I was with Tony and Co, A,2nd. 39th, 9th Infantry Division on this sad occassion.. I always look his name up when ever I see any thing from Viet Nam.. RIP BROTHER. from another Viet Nam brother.

Dear SP4 Antonio Gilberto Yescas, 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

Tony was older than I and played on my father's Babe Ruth team in Prescott. They were the Rotary. I helped as bat boy and looked up to the older boys. Tony was always nice and man, could he play baseball. We moved to Flagstaff in 1963 and when news of Tony's death came to us, my father was very sad as was all our family. My mother knew Tony's (both worked at the VA) mom (Carmen) and she was a wonderful lady. I still visit Tony's grave now and then and just remember him. He is not forgotten.