THE WALL OF FACES

Chan was, is and will forever be a Hero to my family, our community and this nation. I was the first born male on Chan’s maternal side and my mother named me Timothy Chandler Matheson in honor of him. It is not enough.
Chan’s mother Mildred Collier was a younger sister to my maternal grandmother Ruby Hamby. Both ensured I knew Chan through their memories and pictures.
My wife and I washed his gravestones today and I so look forward to knowing him in a way that goes beyond letters, pictures and gravestones.
I am proud to be a part Chan Collier’s heritage.

Private First Class Noah Chandler Collier Jr., Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

I wasn't born until 20 odd years later when you got your heavenly wings . My dad told me a lot of great stories of about how kind and how much you meant to him . I really wished I had a chance to meet you . I named my son Noah after you . You're name nor sacrifice will not be forgotten . A true American Hero . I love you and pray one day I'll see you face to face and hear stories with you sir .

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir, The remembrance from fellow soldier William Hawkinberry is moving. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

I was married to Steve chan's brother I have 5 beautiful precious kids that are colliers I never got to meet chan but thru poppa noah memories I did and my kids what a wonderful precious courageous youngman you were me and your niece and nephews love you very much ❤ you made the most honorablest courageous sacrifice ever chan we are so proud of you it cost you your precious life but I know that's what kind of man you were poppa noah thought about you every hour minute second of every day ❤ thru his sharing of memories of you we grew to love you very much and of Steve's Kathy's granny Mary Ronald Judy and al ❤ your nephew Matthew looks alot like you and has ways like you honorable .till we meet over in gloryland chan we miss and love you uncle chan ❤