THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. That you served two tours in Vietnam attests to your devotion to our country. May you rest in eternal peace.

Randy, I was only a little girl when you lost your life in Viet Nam, but I remember how I felt at that time and how all of our family were so stunned and pained by your loss. I remember my parents just not knowing what to say and then we went over to Grandpa and Grandma Brodies in Roseboom to be with them in this horrific time. I remember Grandma crying and Grandpa also. I remember no one seemed to know what to do. Yours was a great loss. To your parents, your siblings, your fiancee, your grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends....all who knew you mourned your loss. If I remember this was your second tour and then you were done. You made the ultimate sacrifice for your country and I honor you and miss you this memorial day weekend. Rest in peace with Jesus, dear cousin. I know you knew Him and you are there with Him now.

I remember when you first moved to Wells Ave in Middleburgh from I believe Cherry Valley, you seemed like such a kind gentle person wanting to be friends. I was in the 6th grade and in a year my family moved to Arizona and we never had a chance to develop a childhood friendship. I hope your family is well and may you be resting in peace.

Dear Cpl Brodie,
Thank you for your service as a Shore Party Man. Independence Day just passed, 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.

Randy, all these years later, you are still my hero!