THE WALL OF FACES

On the eve of your departure..I still grieve ....having felt you letting go still haunts me..I do know this was not your choice..but of what was going on....being tired.. concerned..a dedicated Marine....I understand....just know am sure someday soon..I will see your handsome face and beautiful smile welcoming me home....till then REST IN PEACE and know I love you STILL.....

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your wife are especially touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.

Although I did not meet him, I am glad that I was able to obtain pictures and shared stories of him by his sister. Would of liked to have met him. I'm glad that he, however got to meet my Mom, his Aunt whom he had never met. Glad to have been able to know him through pictures and through his sister.

Alberto served as a Scout in H&S Co., 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, during his first tour in Vietnam in 1965, having arrived there March 10, 1965 and departed September 1, 1965. He was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal with combat "V" and Purple Heart Medal during his service there..

My memories of you are the letters that you wrote my great grandmother, grandfather and my mother (your sister) and the many photos of you mostly of your military life. As I read these posts of you and your platoon friends, I feel more connected with you and for that I’m grateful. You will always be our hero. Thank you for your service. We love and miss you dearly.