THE WALL OF FACES

I was at the same tugboat when he died.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. That you served in three wars attests to your devotion to our country. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

Dear CPO Charles Busby,
Thank you for your service as a Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate. 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.

BM Charles F. Busby was a boatswain mate, serving aboard a harbor tug (YTL 452) as part of Port/Harbor Operations, Naval Support Activity Da Nang, U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam. On November 23, 1966, BM Busby was fatally injured after being crushed between his tug and a merchant vessel while boarding in rough seas in the approaches to Da Nang Harbor 19. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and togetherweserved.com]

Dear BMCS Charles Francis Busby, 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