THE WALL OF FACES

My brother Raul, "Junior", it has been 50 years now since you were killed in action leading your men that late afternoon attempting to ease the enemy pressure on another infantry company. Not a day has passed that I have not thought of you. I keep the photo of you and I on my wall, the last photo of us together. I'm now 3 months short of 70 years on this earth. Yet, the memories of us together and when you came home in the metal box are as fresh as yesterday. There was no parade, no welcome committee, just your three younger brothers watching as your remains were unloaded off the airplane.
Forever, Eternal brotherly love. Your brother. Gilbert. Vietnam Combat Veteran.

First Lieutenant Raul Alvarado Jr., Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Thank you for your service and support for this country. We will never forget you.

Lt., you always looked out for us as you did your job above and beyond the call. March 3rd is etched in c companies memory and you and the others who were there will never be forgotten by your brothers.

DEAR 1ST LIEUTENANT ALVARADO,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN INFANTRY UNIT COMMANDER.
REST IN PEACE.