THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC John Chaves,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. My husband just passed on your birthday. Say hi to him, his name is Michael. It is Veterans' Day. Thank you for your service. 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.

Thank you for your service to our country. My father (your brother) loves you and so do we i wish we could have met.

RIP Uncle Johnny, who died a year before I was born. I will see you in Heaven some day. God bless you and all our brave soldiers!

Dear PFC John Clifford Chaves, sir,

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for the ultimate sacrifice that you 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. And please know that men and women like you have stepped forward to defend our country yet again, showing the same love for country and their fellow Americans that you did- you would be proud.

With respect, and the best salute that a civilian can muster for you.

Curt Carter

John is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Middlesex County, MA.