THE WALL OF FACES

Dear CPL Stephen Edward Austin, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

Stephen was KIA 6868 on |Operation Allen Brook| at |Go Noi Island| in the Quang Nam Province, RVN.BRA sniper had Stephen's squad pinned down. He realized that others would die if they didn't get the sniper. He took it upon himself to try and take out the sniper and was killed. BRBRVisit his tribute at: http:StephenAustin.org

You will always be remembered by your brother Marines from C Co 1st BN 27th Marines. You are missed by many. Semper Fi

Stephen is buried at Olice Cemetery in Lindsay,OH. PH