THE WALL OF FACES

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

We can never truly repay the great debt we owe our fallen heroes. Rest in peace BMC. Debernardo, I salute your brave soul. From a grateful Coast Guard vet.

BMC Frank DeBernardo Jr. was a Chief Boatswains Mate serving with Port Operations, Naval Support Activity Da Nang, U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam. On November 16, 1966, BMC De Bernardo drowned after falling into a causeway at the port of Da Nang in Quang Nam Province, RVN. Known to be a good swimmer, it is believed DeBernardo was injured in the fall. His body was recovered. It was DeBernardo’s wish to be buried at sea, and his remains were cast to the waters off New York state from the USS Waukegan County LST-16 in November 1966. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear CPO Frank Debernardo,
Thank you for your service as a Chief Boatswain's Mate on the U.S.S. EVERETT F. LARSON. 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.

We served on the USS Everett F. Larson, (DD-830) together in Viet Nam and always remember Frank as a go to guy. Thank you for your service may your family find comfort in the Faith and may you Rest in Peace.