THE WALL OF FACES

Sergeant Michael Thomas Calandrino, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from Julie Harbauer are touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

Mike and I went into the Army together. We went through Basic and AIT training together. After AIT, at Fort Polk, Mike went to NCO training and I went to Viet Nam. Both of us served in the Infantry, but totally different units. I came back shortly after Mike was killed. Everybody thought that I knew, but there was no way of knowing over there. I was totally shocked. I didn't know Mike until we were drafted together, but we became good friends. I will never forget him as long as I live. God bless you Mike.

Yesterday I visited the traveling Memorial Wall in Tampa to say 'hello'. It has been 60 years since we first played Little League baseball together and I still wonder "what if". You are not forgotten...

Dear Sgt Michael Calandrino,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. 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.