THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Kathy Conner Foley is poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Private First Class James Walter Edwards, Served with the 1st Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear PFC James Edwards,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Tomorrow is your 52nd anniversary, sad. 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.

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 371. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on October 30, 1965.

Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi.

I WATCHED THE MARINES PULL UP IN FRONT OF JIMMYS HOUSE. I WATCHED JIMMYS MOM COLLAPSE . IT WAS RAINING THAT DAY. MY GRAMA WATCHED AND CRIED.SHE EXPLAINED IT ALL TO ME.I WAS 11.I GREW UP THAT DAY.