THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from Barbara Burrell Moon and others who knew you are especially moving. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

I grew up with Dude Carpenter, as he was known in our childhood neighborhood on Ewing Street, Indianapolis. In this picture, Dude is 4th from the left, back row. His sister Jackie is behind him. We lived outdoors until it was too dark to see, playing hide-and-seek, PIG and HORSE at the alley basketball hoop, catching fireflies, and wherever our imaginations led us. Dude matured to his given name Howard before Vietnam took him. I found his name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall, ran my hand across it, just to say hello from your Ewing Street friends. RIP

Dear LCPL Howard Carpenter,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. 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 strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Like John, I was a few years younger. Howard grew up three doors down from us. I delivered papers to his parents. We played basketball together at my house, and he was the guy who "looked after me" among the older guys. Howard's funeral was the first I ever attended...with Johm, and the seriousness of Vietnam Hit us both squarely in the chest. I still miss him.....he was a special person. When I watch "American Graffiti" ..... I think of Howard. He was my "Millner" as a young guy....and I will never forget how hard his sweetheart Lamona Everly....cried. I am 63 now....but the pain of his loss to us all remains. Godspeed Howard..... And "Thank you" for taking me under your wing and being my friend,