THE WALL OF FACES

I WAS RETURNING FROM R&R AND MET CHAMBERLAIN IN DA NANG. WE TRAVELED TO KHE SANH TOGETHER AND HE WAS ASSIGNED TO OUR COMPANY. WE WERE IN SAME PLATOON AND WE WERE POINT FOR BATTALION AND MADE FIRST CONTACT THAT FATEFUL DAY. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY WELL AND DIED FIGHTING. READ AMBUSH VALLEY BY ERIC HAMMEL FOR DETAIL ACCOUNT OF BATTLE OF HILL 48. ALSO LISTEN TO SONG BATTLE OF HILL 48 ON YOUTUBE.

I wish I could have met you I was 3 years old when he died I have heard alot about you

I knew Howard when we served together aboard the the aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA42 in Mayport Fl. We made a Med cruise together in 1965 and West PAC in 1966. Howie was a Yankee boy like me. I was from Connecticut. He was a good shipmate.

Dear Cpl Howard Chamberlin,
I hope your photo is put here because this wall of faces needs yours. Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Today we celebrate all those who have passed-on. Today, we celebrate you. It is so 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 LCPL Howard Arthur Chamberlin, 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