THE WALL OF FACES

Mark's teacher was a nun in a religious school and she wrote a viral story about Mark that is shown in the remembrance's for Mark. Some people worried if was really about Mark Eklund but it was as this letter shows...

PFC Mark J. Eklund’s obituary, taken from the Morris Sun (Morris, TN), August 10, 1971, courtesy of Nick Demuth, Collections Manager, Stevens County Historical Society and Museum, Morris, MN.

PFC Mark J. Eklund’s death announcement, taken from the St. Cloud Times (St. Cloud, MN), August 11, 1971, courtesy of Stephen Gross, Associate Professor of History and Director of the UMM Archives, University of Minnesota, Morris, MN.

Dear PFC Mark Eklund,
Thank you for your service as a Heavy Vehicle Driver. 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.

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Mark.