Cpl. Bates said:
He led with calm in fields laid bare,
Our right hand strong, yet always mild.
Through every trial, he took his share,
With quiet strength that always smiled.
He knew each name, he knew who’d care,
He walked with us where chaos piled.
Not just a rank, but he was there—
A brother forged, not simply styled.Congratulations on your 8th AOCC and 2nd WW1 victory medal, PFC Fairchild! Here’s to many more!
to 4 more dude!!