THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Lcpl Gilbert Diaz,
Thank you for your service as a Wireman. It is Mother's Day, and I wish you all were here with your moms. It has been too long, and it's about time 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.

Today, you died 48 years ago. Thank you for serving our country, ungrateful as it was and is. Rest in peace and may you rest in peace.

Semper Fi, Marine.

Dear LCPL Gilbert Diaz, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Gilbert is buried at Long Island Nat Cem.