THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from fellow marine James McLaughlin is moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

Dear Pvt James Cummings,
Thank you for your service as a Combat Engineer. 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.

Semper Fidelis, Marine.

Hardly a day goes by that I do not think of you James...I was with you on that fateful day that you were wounded (and died the following day) at the last bridge before entering the base at Khe Sanh on May 27, 1968. You and I were part of a five man mine sweeping team clearing the highway for that days convoy. The mortar round that hit us killed you, Crick and wounded the three remaining Combat Engineers. So often I ask myself why you absorbed more of the shrapnel from that mortar than I did?...some day I'll find out. I will continue to remember you as one of the most decent, easy going and even tempered people I have ever known...you are and will always be sorely missed by this fellow Marine. Rest in peace Jimmy