THE WALL OF FACES

I am a 50 year old gulf war veteran that now works at Amazon. I have signed up for a run to remember. William is the veteran I was given to run in remembrance of. I wanted to learn as much as I could about him. To my surprise, i found this page. To see his picture and read the words of family, including his sister, is a humbling experience. I do complete my run on Memorial Day I will be thinking about William and his sacrifice for our great country. And I will think about his family, who lost him way to early. Any family that like to reach out to me please do. I would love to hear more about William. Thank you

Lance Corporal William David Frantz, Served with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 (HMM-161), Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW), Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear Lcpl William Frantz,
Thank you for your service as an Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician. Your 50th anniversary is next week, sad. It was just Columbus Day, and another national holiday has arrived. 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.

God bless you marine
Rest with the Warriors
A Million Thanks

I was 7 years old when my cousin Billy died. He has been missed every day since. I think of Billy today, on Veterans Day, and often throughout the year. We pray for Billy and remember him whenever the Koinsky’s are gathered for holidays and special occasions. My daughters have visited the Wall, looked up his panel, touched his name. They have read the letters that he wrote home to our grandmother. At 17 years old, they are nearly as old as Billy was when he enlisted. They will remember him, too.