THE WALL OF FACES

I never personally met Keith but several years ago I bought a motorcycle from Topeka harley davidson which a friend of his owned and had his dog tag painted on the tank, I have visited the traveling wall and found his name on the wall.I do not own the bike anymore but it still does have special meaning to me,Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

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.

On the remembrance of your 72nd birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine

Dear PFC Keith Coon,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. 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.

PFC Coon was my neighborhood buddy. We grew up together in Topeka, KS. He loved the Marines and was proud to serve his country. His family, friends and I will never forget him. I have visited him at the wall 5-6 times and also his burial site in Topeka. My Mom still lives there and I go up there frequently.

I served with the 1st Calvary August 68-69'.