THE WALL OF FACES

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who served with you and experienced survivors guilt attest to the fact that there were many who were not killed or wounded but were casualties never the less. May you rest in eternal peace.

I was on the patrol and was standing between Larry Ehlers and Miguel when the IED detonated. I was also wounded. After 49 years I can still smell the dirt and cordite from the explosion. I have had survivors guilt ever since. Rest in peace my brothers!

Miguel and his fellow soldiers of B Company were the finest men I have ever been associated with. He was among the true heroes of an awful war that took the lives of too many young men and women. While I am proud to have had the honor to be the Miguel's company commander, I will always mourn that I did not adequately safeguard him on that day. I pray the family will forgive me for failing to somehow prevent Miguel's death. I will always remember. God bless the family.

We met in Basic Training , Fort Jackson. SC.
I advised you to stay state side being you were not a citizen and DIDN'T have to honor your orders by going to VN.
Being A True Hero you did and fought for your country.
The last time I saw you was on/or about July. 31, 1971.
I left for VN on Aug 17, 1971.
As soon as I stepped in the states at Firt Dix NJ on April 1972 the 1st thing I did was call your grandma to find out about you. Since we couldn't communicate while overseas.
She told me what happen.That was the worst feeling I had since I found out that I was going to VN in 1971.
RIP, MY BROTHER 4EVER.
NOT 4GOTTEN.
If any relative of Michael sees this u can contact me
I am John Cruz
917 495 9706.
49 years later..Thank you.