THE WALL OF FACES

Don Bute was a true Hero to me in my time living in Streator in the late 50's, early 60's with the Elks Club. He really was a decent person and I'll all ways remember a few stories about him. He had me "snipe" hunting on my 1st camp out with the Elks club instructing me on the proper way to bang a pan and yell "here snipe !" I really didn't wan to let him down so I really was looking to get one and I'll I remember is that laugh from a distance" One night on a deep freeze camp out..I thought my parents we trying to kill me because we used hay and reflector fires to stay warm. I was so cold I was hallucinating and Don got me into his tent in the middle of another big guy who had their tent so toasty. I also was at Camp Kishawa and witnessed his induction into Order of the Arrow. Hope you feel the love my brother. Michael Whitston

Don:
We were in the boy scouts together, I remember you and think of you often. Your name is on our Vietnam Memorial along with our other military brothers from Streator
Rest in peace my friend. Your brother in arms, Gregg Dekker

Dear HN Donald Leroy Bute, 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

Donald is buried at Riverview Cemetery, Steator,IL. PH

Dear Donald, to honor your memory and the sacrifice you made for your country I want to make sure your photo will be displayed on your birthday each and every year when the Education Center is completed, so it is with great pride and humility that I post this remembrance and picture of you. You are not forgotten and remain in the hearts of many all these years later. You have been designated to be one of God's special angels, along with the love of my life, who also sacrificed his life during this war 45 years ago. God Bless You, Donald, for being who you were and for all you did--we live in freedom to this day thanks to heroes like you.