SGT JOSEPH PHILIP CASTAGNA

JOSEPH PHILIP CASTAGNA

Lawrence Englert
Ms USA
Rest in peace brave Soldier. You are not forgotten.
Dec 21, 2011

michael muscarella
gardo622
school mate
176, hunter wood way, port matilda, pa., 16870, usa
remembering, a childhood friend
When I think, of you, we were sitting, in a classroom, at St. Francis school. You always, made us, laugh and you were always, a good friend. I guess, God wanted you, sooner, then we would of wanted. I will, alway's be proud, of you and remember the sacrifice, you and so many other's, made to keep us free. .........Muskie..........
Apr 17, 2008

Manuel Pino Bco 2/8th 1st Cav 68-69
mpjr54@msn.com

E/50th Inf Rgt, 9th Inf Rgt
Mar 29, 2007

Manuel Pino Jr.
Fellow Vietnam Vet
REFLECTIONS FROM THE MOVING WALL". I am a monument to a black period in this countries history.I am the Vietnam wall.,composed to two angled granite walls,inscribed with the names of fifty eight thousand,one hundred thirty four American men and women who died in hell (that was Vietnam) Many people come to see me. strangely they come mostly in silence-old people,young people,children,mothers,fathers,widows,and veterans.all for reasons of their own.they bring gifts,pictures,letters,flowers,poems and cigarettes.the letters speak of grief and loneliness and regret.they ask forgiveness.they are an out pouring of pain.the people softly touch names on my face.they water my grass with tears.then they leave in silence and I hope in peace.for I am more than two stone walls.I am a thank you from a nation that forgot.I am a long past due apology.I am healing for wounds too long left untended.I am a tribute paid to fallen warriors.I AM THE VIETNAM WALL. "America has forgotten the wars.will she remember her warriors"? You may be gone , BUT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005