THE WALL OF FACES

May his sacrifice not be forgotten.

Thurl is buried at Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward,CA. BSM ARCOM PH

SPECIALIST 4

THURL GUY CARTER III


who served with


C BATTERY

8th BATTALION

6th ARTILLERY REGIMENT

1st INFANTRY DIVISION


" THE BIG RED ONE "


was a posthumous recipient of the


PURPLE HEART

NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL

VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL





THE PROUD YOUNG VALOR THAT ROSE ABOVE THE MORTAL
AND THEN, AT LAST, WAS MORTAL AFTER ALL





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE





20 JULY 1999





For an account of what took place

on this date please see the

REMEMBRANCE

for


SPECIALIST 4

LESTER WILLIAMS JR


a posthumous recipient of the


DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS

It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die

I will always remember Thurl Carter who died along with so many others in the bloody battle at FSB Rita on November 1, 1968. A brave artilleryman who fought valliantly until he was mortally wounded. I am so sorry there was nothing that could be done for you.

God Bless You and keep you until we meet again.