THE WALL OF FACES

Dear SP5 David Moy Burke Jr, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

FOREVER REMEMBERED

"If you are able, save for them a place inside of you....and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go.....Be not ashamed to say you loved them....
Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own....And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind...."

Quote from a letter home by Maj. Michael Davis O'Donnell
KIA 24 March 1970. Distinguished Flying Cross: Shot down and Killed while attempting to rescue 8 fellow soldiers surrounded by attacking enemy forces.

We Nam Brothers pause to give a backward glance, and post this remembrance to you, one of the gentle heroes lost to the War in Vietnam:

Slip off that pack. Set it down by the crooked trail. Drop your steel pot alongside. Shed those magazine-ladened bandoliers away from your sweat-soaked shirt. Lay that silent weapon down and step out of the heat. Feel the soothing cool breeze right down to your soul ... and rest forever in the shade of our love, brother.

From your Nam-Band-Of-Brothers

Hi, my name is Heidi Finck and I’m from Gridley High School doing a school posting project. I am sending this remembrance not only for the project but also because I respect you. You are a very special person. You put forth a lot of time and energy to help protect and save our country. Because of you I can enjoy the freedoms I have today and I thank you very much for that.

As part of the Gridley High School Posting Project, I am honored to be able to write you a remembrance. It is our goal for all those who lost their life, during the Vietnam War to be remembered in some way. You made the ultimate sacrifice, and for that I am extremely grateful. Thank you again for all your courageous efforts during your lifetime.

Sincerely yours,
Jessi Ortega

My name is Sarah Ruff and I live in Gridley Illinois. I am part of the Gridley High School Posting Project. I am proud to fly the American flag out side my house because of what you’ve done. You fought for our right to fly our American flag. Your actions made it possible for our country to stay free and to protect it from harm. You helped the United States stand up for what we all believe in. You committed your life to helping others and for that I am truly thankful. I am thankful for you leaving your loved ones and fighting for people you didn’t even know. I know that you were a courageous and honorable person and I will always think of you as a hero. Thank you for allowing me to fly my American flag with pride.