THE WALL OF FACES

37 years later, town buries long-missed Marine
Remains found in Vietnam

Interred on Sept 25 2005
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Marine to finally come home

Cook, LCPL Joseph Francis, USMC, age 19, native of Foxboro, was killed in action May 10, 1968 in the Quang Tin Province Republic of Vietnam. LCPL Cook’s remains were recently identified and returned to his family for burial. Joseph was the son of the late Cornelius P. and Eva M. (Bellavance) Cook. Loving brother of Bertram M. and his wife Barbara Cook of Mansfield, John H. Cook, Sally Cunningham and Patricia and her husband Phillip Merriam, all of OR.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 10 am at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South Street, Foxboro. Only immediate family and their guests will be permitted in the funeral home. All are invited to participate in the funeral procession which will commence at 10:30 am. All marching units please report to the Foxboro Town Hall parking lot by 9:30 am. Funeral procession will conclude at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mechanic Street, Foxboro where committal prayers and Marine Corps Honors will be conducted. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

Contributions in Joseph’s memory may be made to the U.S. Marine Corps League, P.O. Box “M” Natick, MA 01760.

Source: website…. www.robertsandsonsfuneralhome.com

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. It heartens me you were returned home after the passage of so many years. May you rest in eternal peace.

Lance Corporal Joseph Francis Cook, Served with Battery D, 2nd Battalion, 13th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Joe, as a friend and former classmate I miss you everyday! I thank you for your service and was very proud to have known you. You were taken much too soon...
Always in my heart, Angie

Dear Lcpl Joseph Cook,
Thank you for your service as a Field Artillery Cannoneer. Today is your 69th birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. 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.