THE WALL OF FACES

I was in high school when a girlfriend of mine said she had the names and address of several guys serving in Vietnam. There were no pictures just names and address. I chose George L. Elliott lll. I sent him my first letter and he wrote back to me. Soon we exchanged pictures. As time went on it was clear to me that I was falling for this handsome guy. He had about 30 days left of his service time. How excited I was he was going to come and see me. But on his way back from R & R
on March 6th 1968 his transport back to the war was shot down and he was a casualty of the Vietnam war. How sad for his family. One of his buddy's from Vietnam came to see me after he came home. George you will Always have a place in my heart. Love, Susan

Dear PFC George L Elliott III, 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.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter

George is buried at Jefferson Barracks Nat Cem.

I want to thank you George L. Elliott, III., for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, although we never met personally, thank you PFC George L. Elliott, III., for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

I was greatful to have been able to have knowen George. He was a gental and honest person. Last fall I had late in the evening I made a visit to the movable wall which was set up in Nampa Idaho. I had never viewed the wall before. As I walked through the walkways I was thinking of George, whom I had met in 1967 or 1968. I was told years ago that he had been killed in the war. As I walked through his name just seemed to jump out at me that night. I said a prayer for him which is something I do not do to often. God rest his soul.