THE WALL OF FACES

I have had his bracelet for over 30 years and wore it for 15. I got it after I returned from my tour of duty in Vietnam with the 1st Cav. I was happy to hear that Chuck finally "came home". I have shared his story with my family, friends and co-worker.God bless him and his family.

Thank you for your example and sacrifice. Yours was a life well lived as it is a life well remembered. I miss you. I love you.

I wore your POW bracelet in the early 70's. My daughter will honor you at the Vietnam Memorial in Wash. DC on April 9th, 2005.

Thank You, you will never be forgotten

As a high school student in Cranston, RI, I too wore a bracelet in your honor - always hoping that you would be found and returned to your family. Now my son is asking about my heros and my thoughts turn to men such as yourself and your family - who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. On behalf of an extremely grateful nation - WE THANK YOU

Major Ed Cappelli, better known as "Cappy" was in my class at Nellis AFB, NV from Jan'67 through Jul'67, in training to become a F-105 fighter pilot headed for the conflict in Vietnam. I worked with Ed on a daily basis, and also flew with him on bombing missions to North Vietnam from Sep'67 until he was shot down over the Hanoi area. We were both in the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing at Takhli RTAFB. I enjoyed his humor, and easy going style. I was also shot down near Hanoi, but was able to fly my F-105 out to the Gulf of Tonkin before ejecting from the aircraft. The US Navy pulled me from the Gulf, and I was back in Takhli in time to have dinner with the guys I flew with. If you have a chance to read a book by G.I. Basel titled "Pac Six", you can get a better view of Cappy, and how he fit into the group of F-105 pilots at Takhli. I wish his family the best for the future.