THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Aubrey Bennett is touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.

Specialist Four James Lloyd Brooks, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

A good friend and classmate we grew up together. I served in Vietnam after him. Really miss him. A true American hero.

Firebase Gela was a U.S. Army firebase located northwest of Lai Khe in Binh Duong Province, RVN. On November 21, 1968, an artillery fire mission directed against enemy forces fell short and landed near U.S. positions at FSB Gela. Two Americans, PFC Donald R. Wentz and SP4 James L. Brooks, suffered fatal injuries in the blast. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear Spec 4 Brooks,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. It is now summer, 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.