THE WALL OF FACES

Left at the wall in Washington D. C. a placard stickball bat and ball.
This stickball bat and ball are in memory of my friend John P. Zielinski who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country on January 29, 1968, just weeks before he was to come home from Vietnam. John loved to read, play stickball go bowling and play .05 & .10 cent poker games with the guys, Peter, Kenny, Russ and I etc. He left behind his mother and father, sisters Barbara, Anne and Helen. John loved this country so much. That in a letter home to his mother he said "When I see the Statue of Liberty again it will have a truer meaning to me." God bless and keep you always John. your friend Francis J. Boelke, U.S.N.

Hey John its Barry I remember when me and you and John Phillips used to play cards and I'm sorry to say we always cheated I miss you brother and hopefully I'll be seeing you soon

Dear Uncle John, remembering you on what would have been your 71st Birthday.

Thinking of you on your birthday. You are not forgotten.

Specialist Four John Peter Zielinski, Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.