THE WALL OF FACES

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

Dear Pvt Clifford Byrd,
I hope your photo is put here because this wall of faces really needs yours. Thank you for your service as an Unit Supply Specialist. My son and his family live near your hometown. sigh. As we celebrate Labor Day, and enjoy our freedom, 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.

PVT Clifford L. Byrd was a unit supply specialist serving with C Battery, 6th Battalion, 32nd Artillery. On September 8, 1971, PVT Byrd died on the perimeter of Phu Rang Air Base in Long Khanh Province, RVN, when he attempted to enter the base at night and was fired on by sentries who mistook him for a Viet Cong. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Burial Tuesday for Pvt. Byrd, Shot in Vietnam.” The Hartford Courant (CT), September 19, 1971]

Dear PVT Clifford Lamont Byrd, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

Clifford is buried at Northwood Cemetery (Soldiers Field),Windsor,CT.