THE WALL OF FACES

In honor of your dedication and sacrifice to our Country, our Corps, and our CAP unit, on 8 August 2024 the CAP Unit Veterans Association will have a brick engraved with your name installed along the walkway of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, at the Dedication of the Combined Action Platoon Monument.
Thank you for your service to our Corps and Country.
Semper Fidelis.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Private First Class Francis Matthew Finnerty Jr., Served with Combined Action Platoon 2-1-3 (CAP 2-1-3), Combined Action Company 2-1 (CACO 2-1), 2nd Combined Action Group (2nd CAG), Combined Action Program, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear PFC Francis Finnerty,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Labor Day just passed, and we remember you all. 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.

Frank Finnerty, a hero. Frank's youngest brother Daniel and I were classmates at Our Lady of Good Counsel School. Frank was Daniel's oldest brother, Daniel kept up a correspondence with Frank and we all got to know of him. The entire school shared the pain & grief of Frank's loving family on hearing of their loss.

Frank's youngest sister Katie contributed a note that he had been the sole survivor of his platoon just 10 months prior to his death, yet he remained in combat-all these years later my career brings me through Washington D.C. & I stop at the wall-I still wonder "what if?"
regards,mgrady