THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your sisters Denise and Darlene are touching and reflect the anguish experienced by so many who lost loved ones in this war. May you rest in eternal peace.

ENFN Clement S. Castaldo was an engineer fireman assigned to the U.S. Naval Communications Station in San Miguel, Philippines. Since March 4, 1966, ENFN Castaldo was on temporary shore duty with Air Transportable Communication Unit 100 (ATCU-100) at Da Nang in Quang Nam Province, RVN. On May 29, 1966, Castaldo was leaving his post on guard duty when a pistol accidentally discharged. He was fatally injured in the incident. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Suburb Youth Killed In Viet Gun Accident.” Chicago Tribune, June 2, 1966, courtesy of Shannon Gruber, Adult & Teen Services Department, Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL]

Taken from the Chicago Tribune, June 8, 1966, courtesy of Shannon Gruber, Adult & Teen Services Department, Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL.

Dear FN Clement Castaldo,
Thank you for your service as an Engineman Fireman. 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.

Overwhelming Respect and Admiration for a cousin I never got to know - a man who gave his last, unselfish measure of devotion for the people of this Great Country. In honor of FN Clement S. CASTALDO, I elected to receive my last promotion at The Wall in front of his Panel/Row.