THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died just one week after your 24th birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

I was the lead aircraft commander for the 187th Assault Helicopter Company that day. Our unit came under heavy enemy fire and many aircraft were lost. We flew well into the night and next morning logging some 13.5 hours. The last flight occurred under very dark conditions and we needed the services of a flare ship to light the landing zone. Jerome volunteered for this duty. The flare ship was shot down and plummeted to the earth in flames. All of the crew was lost. His sacrifice was both monumental and tragic. I consider him to be a real hero and his loss is huge.

Sergeant Jerome Dee Chandler, Served with the 187th Assault Helicopter Company, 269th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Sgt Jerome Chandler,
Thank you for your service as a Tactical Communications Chief. Your 73rd birthday is soon. Happy Birthday. This is the month that we remember all those who have passed-on. We remember 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.

YOU HAVE 2 BEAUTIFUL GRANDDAUGHTERS THAT WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVEN'T MET YOU WITH ALL THERE LOVE AMANDA AND TONYA CHANDLER