THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your college fraternity brother Kent Bishop is moving. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

W.C. and I were members of Kappa Alpha Order at Duke University in the 1960s. I am two years older than W.C. and we KAs rushed him hard. Not only was he from Henderson, NC - home of several brothers such as Bruce Chappell, Ed Payne and John Moore - but we spotted a caliber young man among the many applicants coming through our doors.

I was shocked by his death in 1967 and attended two memorial services for him. The first was without remains, as I recall. The second was with remains. That funeral was a full military funeral in Henderson. I am reminded that it was at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

I haven't seen his widow Betty G. since the services, but if she should read this, I hope she tells their son what a fine guy W.C. was.

I am pleased that the Wall That Heals has been erected in Johns Creek, Georgia within a few miles of my home. I shall look for W.C.'s name at panel 18E, line 18.

Kent Bishop (T '61)

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Dear Captain William Clay,
Thank you for your service as a Light Attack (Jet) Pilot. I am glad you were identified in 1997 - welcome home. December has begun, along with all the preparations. 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.

After so many years as an MIA you had a beautiful homecoming service at Sunset Gardens. I go by your grave and honor you when I visit my dads grave.