THE WALL OF FACES

Specialist Four Domenico Cacciola, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Spec 4 Domenico Cacciola,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. It bugs me that you died so close to your birthday. sigh. As another summer comes to an end, 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.

Dear SP4 Domenico Cacciola, 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

Dom and I worked together in Dilbert's Supermarket in Brooklyn. He was one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. I remember him trading barbs with his cousin Tom and eating lunch with him at the diner next door. I was saddened to hear that he gave his life for his adopted country.

I later served at Tan Son Nhut AB in 1970-71 and was fortunate that I I did not see combat. I visit DC often and always pay my respects to Dom when visiting "The Wall"

RIP buddy

Domenico is buried at Messina, Sicily, Italy.