THE WALL OF FACES

The last time I saw Sgt Collins was 1964 when 9th Car Company 18th Abrn Corp was packing up for Nam. However I did get a couple of letters from him but thought I understood why he stopped writing. Years later while in Fayetteville, I called his home and his son in law answered. I called his name and the young man informed me he was not Sgt. Collins. The young man inform me Sgt. Collins died in Nam and ask if I wanted to speak with Mrs Collins so she could tell me what happened to him. I could not stand to hear, so I declined. RIP Sarge. Not many of us left. Sarge had a Carmangier Volkswagen when he first came to 9th car from the 82 Airplane Div. and he later bought a Spider Corvier. That was his name for the 82 second. Always had a name for everything.

God watch over you always First Sgt Collins

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Sky Soldier.

On behalf of those who served with you in the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) and all who followed, we offer our respect and remembrance of your ultimate sacrifice. May you never be forgotten and your family and friends take comfort in your valor in serving.