THE WALL OF FACES

Never forget.

Semper Fi, Marine

I remember John J. Foley every Memorial Day, I talk about a Marine I never knew to my family. It has only been in recent years with the information available on the internet that I have learned more about him and his life.

In 1992, I was a 19 yr old LCPL in the Marine Corps, 0311 Rifleman. The ship I was aboard was in port at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. At the MWR, they were selling POW/MIA bracelets, I found one from my home state of NJ bearing the name of John J. Foley III.

I wore the bracelet for the rest of my time in service and afterwards. I have it still, it is a reminder to me of a young Marine who left home to serve his country and never came home. Semper Fi, John God Bless you and the loved ones you left behind.

Remembering you today.

Remembering you today.

My 91-year-old mother is in hospice care and as I was cleaning out her jewelry today I found a POW bracelet for LCPL John J Foley III. And researching him, I found that he was a hero who died on his 20th birthday. God bless you and your family Lieutenant Corporal. I will hang onto your bracelet in memory of you!