THE WALL OF FACES

I knew Steve. We went to high school together.

As the day of your passing approaches I thank you for your service to our country sir. Rest in eternal peace.

This is the first time for me here. Steve's death was a stunner for me. We were incredibly close in high school and his death was hard for me to accept. "You dumbass." was my first response. I felt so horribly for his mom. I wasn't able to attend his funeral, so I guess I don't have to since I was in the "U.S. Armpit" when I heard. I was so pissed. Still am after all these years. BTW, the first photo looks nothing like the Steve I knew. The 2nd does.

Stephen Frank Burlingame

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: 25th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:

CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: Specialist Fourth Class Stephen Frank Burlingame (ASN: US-56395944), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with Company B, 2d Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.

Dear Spec 4 Stephen Burlingame,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. 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.