THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class William Orville Edmonds, Served with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

It is because of young men like you, that we are free to celebrate a day like today. So on this Independence Day, I just want to thank you once again for your service and your sacrifice. You are loved. You are missed. You are remembered always

Dear PFC William Edmonds,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. You are on the same panel, and passed on the same day as Frankie. Say hi to him in heaven. We remember all you who gave their all. 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.

Semper Fi, Marine.