THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic the fact you died just 23 days before you were to return home is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

I remember Byron, though I never met him. His brother Phil was my friend. My half-brother John Murphy served in Vietnam from January-December '66 when I was in 5th and Sixth grade. I remember Byron's contribution with Operation Green Thumb.
When I heard of Byron's death, I was completely stunned and it was hard to control my emotions knowing that Phil had just lost his brother.
Throughout my life, I cannot think of Vietnam without remembering Byron.

I remember Byron, though I never met him. His brother Phil was my friend. My half-brother John Murphy served in Vietnam from January-December '66 when I was in 5th and Sixth grade. I remember Byron's contribution with Operation Green Thumb.
When I heard of Byron's death, I was completely stunned and it was hard to control my emotions knowing that Phil had just lost his brother.
Throughout my life, I cannot think of Vietnam without remembering Byron.

Staff Sergeant Byron Haley Bushay, Served with Advisory Team 1, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV), United States Army Vietnam.

When I was in the 6th grade, my classmate, Phil Bushay, suddenly appeared through the doorway of our classroom wearing a very large pair of combat boots. Standing tall and proud while fighting back his tears, he announced to our class that his brother, Byron, was recently killed by "friendly fire" in Vietnam. It was staggering. God bless the Bushay's and other Gold Star families. You are NEVER forgotten. The traveling wall is in my town today. I will visit and pay respects on behalf of myself and Valencia Park Elementary School 6th grade class of 1966. I am also remembering Phil, who has since passed. I will never forget you. May you both rest in peace.