THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class Daniel Acosta, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

I was to young to remember but my uncle called you n****r boy. Your my hero.

I played with your sister Antonia (Picilee) Acosta when you were two years old.
I have very fond memories of you and your family. Antonia grew up to be a nurse.
I am very sorry to hear of this.

Semper Fi, Marine.

Dear PFC Daniel Acosta, 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.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter