THE WALL OF FACES

It's been a long time now , you were in the Army and I just joined the Navy we wanted to serve our country, must have been the Don Bosco education. I had just got home from boot camp and heard of your passing, I think of you and Karla all the time and the good memories of school and Dorchester RIP brother BOB DREW

Dear Sp4 William Clancy,
Thank you for your service as a Combat Engineer. 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.

I was a neighbor of Billy Clancy. I was one of the "little kids" at Hemenway Park and he was one of the "big kids" when we met. He was a great athlete. He would tip us generously when we got to go to the store for the big kids for tonics. I always looked up to him. I was an altar boy when he died in Vietnam. I was totally crushed. I remembered how sad it was at Mulry's funeral home at the wake and then at the funeral at St. Ann's. It all made a profound impression on me. I visited the wall in Washington many years later and cried when I saw his name. I will always regard Billy Clancy as what he was -- An American Hero.

Dear SP4 William Edward Clancy, 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

William is buried at Milton Cemetery in Milton, MA. ARCOM