THE WALL OF FACES

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.

Mario was a classmate of mine in elementary school. I have some class photos of Mario in 3rd and 4th grade.
— Pedro Quintana USMC 1968-1971.

I see Mario’s mother’s post was sent in 2001. This message is an attempt to reach out to show the pictures of Mario that I have.
I also served in Vietnam with the Marine Corps, and still reside in Los Angeles. Merry Christmas.

Mrs. Estrada, I knew Mario. We went to Mother of Sorrows School in Los Angeles. I have class pictures where he is in the 3rd and 4th grade photos, 1957-1959. If you receive this message, contact me.

Dear CPL Mario Estrada,
Thank you for your service as an Armor Reconnaissance Specialist. It is important for us to remember all of you. 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.