THE WALL OF FACES

I am honored to be your great nephew. I have heard many stories about how much of an amazing and caring person you were. You were a hero to many, especially the soldier you saved from drowning while under enemy fire. I know my grandma was very proud of you. I wish I could have gotten to meet you.

We never met. Our St Louis family's trips to Berwyn did not stop at La Grange. But two years ago I came to "The Wall" in Perryville, MO and prayed at your name. It was behind the clouds. I saluted you. Sargeant, Sky Soldier and cousin. I'll see you in Heaven.

We were in high school together. We dated for a long time. The sweetest, kindest guy. This broke my heart. I will always remember Tom.

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

Thomas and I were friends in NAM I was in the hospital when I learned he was Kia great guy good soldier