THE WALL OF FACES

Corporal Paul Anthony Cumberland, Served with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

please read the tribute to my friend Cpl. Paul Cumberland. Basketball days and and his service with USMC...Vietnam February 27, 1969 Bien Hoa

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from Chuck Kosack are touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

Paul, I was in AIT at Ft. Monmouth, N.J. arriving on Feb 7, 1969. I went home one weekend on a pass and received the shock that hit my soul. I didn't know you were in the service and my parents told me you KIA. Yesterday was Memorial Day. It's been 51 Memorial Days you were taken from us. Since I got home I realized my only family are Veterans mostly Vietnam Veterans. Shortly after getting home I went th Berwyn to visit my closest friend from the time I was 10 yrs old. It pained me that we had nothing in common. I avoided crowds, parties, everything that wasn't Veteran related. It was like that until 2002 when I met a DAV Service Officer that convinced me I needed help. With medication, visiting my Psychologist every 3 months I am doing better. I know my wife is much happier, as are our kids.
Paul I still miss you and I am sure You are with Jesus along with the rest of our brothers and sisters that gave the greatest gift. Their lives.
I hope when it is my time I will be considered worthy of eventual meeting family (military and blood) and friends.

Paul I can never forget when we would play ball in the small park where the swings and seesaw were. I like Rich Handy was in the class with Mary. Jay Kenty lived just up the street from us. Your family were wonderful. From an Army Sp/5. I have a couple rubbings. May God hold you in peace.