THE WALL OF FACES

Great sadness fills our hearts today
As pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.

This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye

But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.

The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Bid last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.

While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.

Charles it has been 56 years since you and the other 9 heroes of our platoon so gallantly fought at our sides. You and the other men will never be forgotten. If it had not been for the heroic actions that you and the others so courageously performed that day, we would have suffered many more casualties. We are truly blessed to have had the honor and privilege to be able to serve with you. You will forever be missed and loved by us all.
Your Brothers of Recon Platoon. (C.R.I.P. 1967/1968)

Sergeant Charles Eugene Youngblood, Served with the Combined Reconnaissance Intelligence Platoon (CRIP), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Sgt Charles Youngblood, Thank you for your service as an Armor Crewman. 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.

Charles, even though 55 years have passed since you and the other 9 men of C.R.I.P. gallantly fought at our sides, you will never be forgotten. If it had not been for the heroic actions that you and the others gave that day we would have suffered many more casualties. It was truly an honor and privilege to have served with you.
Your Brothers of Recon Platoon ( C.R.I.P.) '67/68