THE WALL OF FACES

On the morning of April 3, 1968, an enemy sapper unit of unknown size attacked Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 17th Artillery, 41st Artillery Group, which was occupying fire base LZ George, located at Ky Son Mountain near Tuy Phuc in Binh Dinh Province, RVN. The attacked started at 1:30 AM and ended when the enemy withdrew at approximately four hours later. Eleven Americans were killed, the highest single-day number of causalities suffered by the battalion. The lost personnel included PFC Larry W. Barrett, SSG Felipe D. Camarillo, SP4 Robert L. Caswell, SP4 Gilbert de La Pena, SP4 Fred R. Glover, PFC Ralph C. McCowan, SP4 Danny J. Richardson, CPL Edgar L. Simmons, PFC Thomas P. Visker, PFC Elbert B. Walker Jr., and 1LT John T. Wilkinson. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and 17thartilleryregiment.org]

Dear Ssgt Felipe Camarillo,
Thank you for your service as a Cannon Crewmember. 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 Sir,

Thank you so much for your hardwork and dedication to our country. I appreciate all that you've sacrificed and I appreciate the your bravery and courage. I can't thank you enough.

Although i barely remember you we grow up thinking and talking about you I'm your nephew now 53yrs old when you passed I was 8 yrs old and grew up withyour son and 2 daughters..we will neverforget you or ..dad& uncle sam two ww11 vets .and all vets. my you all be in the hand of our mighty GOD

Dear SSGT Felipe Duran Camarillo, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter