THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class Jerry James Curtis, Served with Battery E, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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

Curley, It's been nearly 50 years since that night at An Hoa Combat Base. But, it seems like yesterday we laughed and talked about returning back to the world. I've often wondered why it was you and not me. I've never forgiven myself. You were the first to befriend me in 'Nam. We were just good ole country boys thrown into that war. I'm still at a loss for words, but my memories of you are not lost and will remain with me until the day I die. And then we will be reunited and live in peace, my friend. Semper Fi, brother. Cpl James W. Beason, An Hoa 69-70

Curly. It took me almost 50 yrs to find you. Shame on me, I just knew you as Curly. You were the one that I looked up to on gun 6. Everything I needed to know you was always there for me. Checking azmiths, deflection, and sighting in the gun. Will always remember you Buddy. RIP.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.