THE WALL OF FACES

Taken from The New York Times (New York, NY), April 3, 1968.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. It saddens me so few have posted remembrances for you here...surely you deserve better. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear PFC John Collopy,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Today starts 2018, Happy New Year, and it is the 8th Day of Christmas. 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.

Dear PFC John Patrick Collopy, 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 Mt Hope Cemetery in Mattapan, Mass.