THE WALL OF FACES

John, I am honored to read your name on 8 November 2022 at the Vietnam Veterans Wall. The Marines you served with respected you and those who returned home will always remember you. I will read Bruce Allen’s name along with your name on 8 November 2022 and I’ve spoken with MSgt Bob Dambeck’s son. Bob Dambeck’s name and each of the Marines who died with you on 7 July 1967 will be read at the Vietnam Wall Memorial on 8 November. I attended Marianapolis in 67/68 and met your brother Will and some of your classmates at our reunions. I know Father "Caz" thought highly of you and respected your decision to enlist in the Marine Corps. Regrettably "Caz" died from injuries from an auto accident in the early 70s. Bob Pratt speaks very highly of you. Take Care Marine, Semper Fidelis, Dan

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We should be forever thankful for the sacrifices of you and so many others to ensure the freedoms we so often take for granted.

Lance Corporal John Henry Ferril II, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

John's family moved in down the street from our house and we became neighbors but not friends. I was the same age as John, but he seemed so much more older and mature than the rest of us on the block. He was a man among us boys, I was always in awe of him. His smile and gentleness could always be felt as you interacted with him. We grew apart as we separated with him going into the Marines and I went away to college . I never saw him again once he joined the Corps but somehow I was heartbroken when I heard of his death while in school. I later served in Viet Nam myself and of all of those that I knew that had died there his was the most heartfelt. To this day I regret not letting his mother know what a wonder man I thought her son was. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John & I were roommates in Prep School spent many happy times with him and his family in RVC. Ran into him at intelligence school I count John as a true friend.