THE WALL OF FACES

Lieutenant Junior Grade Hal Cushman Castle Jr., Served with Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron 3, (HA[L]-3), Task Force 116 (TF-116), United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

Dear LTJG Hal Castle,
Thank you for your service ass an Unrestricted Line Officer - Helicopter Pilot. 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.

Chip and I were in Pensacola for 2nd class Summer flight orientation. I remember his calm enthusiasm for flying. I was deeply sadenned by news of his death, which came before my my three tours on the ground and waterways of Vietnam, with super Seawolf support in the Rung Sat Special Zone.
God bless you and your family Chip.
Prayers,
Bill Applegate
USNA '67 7th co

I arrived at HAL-3, Det 3 in April of 1969. I met Hal on arrival and he was the one who first showed me around and was helping me to get oriented. I only knew him for a very short time but liked him from the first day. Couldn't believe it when it all happened. Before my first combat flight, I was one of those who had the sad duty of packing up his personal effects to be shipped home. Those kind of memories you never forget. Rest in peace, sir.

Dear LTJG Hal Cushman Castle Jr, 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