THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your sister and several friends attest to their love and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

Thank you for your service in the Vietnam War. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Hopefully one day I will be able to shake your hand and thank you for your sacrifice personally when I reach Heaven as well. Until then, I hope this message reaches your courageous soul. You will be remembered. Rest with the angels, your work is done.

Remembering my brother on his birthday today, Dec. 7th. Our little brother John just joined you in heaven. I miss you both very much.

Private First Class James Louis Buchy, Served with the 1st 155 Millimeter Gun Battery, 1st Field Artillery Group, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Jimmy and I were best friends and neighbors growing up in St. Augustine, Fl., 1956-1958.

As young lads we really enjoyed all the fun things we could find to do each day. St. Augustine was an ideal place to live when one is young. Davis Shores was covered with Australian Pines which were fun to climb. There were several empty lots around our houses which provided room to have all kinds of adventure in.

Each day we played "Army men" not realizing one day "Our Country" would ask us to participate in the War in Vietnam.

Jimmy was a great guy to have as a best friend, he was: loyal, honorable and trusting.

Following graduation from High School 1967, Jimmy went straight into the Marines, unfortunately he arrived in Nam in time for Tet 1968. He survived 50 days in country being KIA trying to drive the Viet Cong/NVA out of Hue.

I miss the good times we could have experienced had he returned from Nam.