THE WALL OF FACES

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
-Theodore Roosevelt, "Citizen in a Republic", April 23, 1910

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.

Great Friend, Great Marine! We shared wonderful times in the 1st Bridge Company. I will always remember Teddy.

DEAR LANCE CORPORAL ANDREYKA,
THANKS FOR BEING A MARINE COMBAT ENGINEER. I HATE THAT YOU DIED SO CLOSE TO YOUR BIRTHDAY. SEMPER FI AND REST IN PEACE.

Lance Corporal Theodore Edward Andreyka Jr., Served with the 1st Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.