THE WALL OF FACES

BM3 Michael P. Carr was a crewman on PBR-71, a river patrol boat with River Division 54, Task Force 116, U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam. In the early morning of July 23, 1967, BM3 Carr was killed and another crewman wounded by a Viet Cong sniper during a patrol of the Long Tau River in Gia Dinh Province, RVN. The incident occurred four miles southeast of Nha Be, with the sniper firing from an estimated range of 400 yards. The results of the PBR’s return fire was undetermined. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam Monthly Historical Summary, July 1967]

Dear BM3 Michael Carr,
I hope your photo is put here because this wall of faces is missing yours. Thank you for your service as a Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class. 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.

Dear BM3 Michael Peter Carr, 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

I carry your name proudly, just like I know you carried yours proudly . You gave the greatest gift and sacrafice that one can give. I am proud to call you my uncle . I love you.

Michael is buried at St Mary's Cemetery in Kingston, NY.