THE WALL OF FACES

He is my uncle and I am named after him. Although I have never met him, I am forever grateful for his service and sacrifice to our country. My grandmother would not about him much because it was to emotional for her; even years later. He was loved, and will never be forgotten by his friends and family. Thank you to all who served this country and still do.

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
-Theodore Roosevelt, "Citizen in a Republic", April 23, 1910

I remember him well. I still think of him often. I pray I'll see you again when God gives me my orders too report in. Semper-fi Brother

Sergeant Gerald Levie Ackley, Served with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

You gave everything you had
When They needed you, you were there
We still remember you
God Bless You Marine