THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who knew you are touching and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Sp4 John Zielinski, Thank you for your service as an Armor Reconnaissance Specialist. The 56th anniversary of the start of your tour is soon. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is spring and Lent. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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.