THE WALL OF FACES

To SSgt.Dunn ,family and friends and fellow Marines,Your sacrifice and the actions leading to you death are a tribute to this Country ,The Marine Corp and mankind in general.We often hear about heroism,dedication to duty and honor.This brings to mind "if you talk the talk ,you got to walk the walk",well Sgt Dunn you did.The Moreno family appreciates your sacrifice and heroism on that March day,as I'm sure the Swatek families and loved ones do also.You sir, are what this Country and the Corp is all about,Duty ,Honor, Sacrifice.Rest in peace and Semper Fi

On March 1, 1968, while reconnoitering a road near Hue with his platoon during the Tet battle for that same city, SGT John N. Moreno was hit by machine gun and small arms fire from a concealed enemy position. A corpsman responded to a call for a medic, and HN Steven P. Swatek came forward, but he too was fatally wounded twice by the same enemy fire, falling down beside SGT Moreno. A third brave marine charging forward, SSGT Joe D. Dunn, was also killed by the hidden enemy. Now the whole platoon was strung out on the road, pinned down and unable to move. Finally, a Marine Phantom (jet) was able to break through the low cloud ceiling and on its second run dropped a 250 lb. bomb right on target. Five enemy bodies literally flew up into the air along with their weapons. The platoon was able to get back on its feet and secured night positions in the area where the enemy had concealed themselves. The following morning they crossed the same area where so many brave marines had just been killed and wounded. They returned to Hue with feelings of sadness, remorse and yet, also feeling damn lucky to be alive. [Taken from limathreefive.com]

Semper Fi Staff Sergeant.

Dear SSGT Joe Daniel Dunn, 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

Joe is buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Weslaco, TX.