THE WALL OF FACES

Lance Corporal Thomas William Fritsch, Served with Battery D, 2nd Battalion, 13th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. May you rest in eternal peace.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LCPL. Fritsch, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

Dear Lcpl Thomas Fritsch,
Thank you for your service as a Field Radio Operator. I am glad you were identified in 2005. Welcome home. 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.

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I didn't know Thomas or the Fritsch family. I only wore his bracelet as a young Marine reservist and continued to after my contract ended. It was the second one I had, and I only took it off on very rare occasions, primarily sporting events where I couldn't wear it. I finally took it off back in I guess it was 2006 when I read that he was returned home.



My father was an artilleryman who served in the early to mid 60's but never went to Vietnam. Thomas' story struck close to home for me as my dad could have been in the same postion.



I hope the family found peace when Thomas made it home. Not sure why I never sent the bracelet home. Guess I didn't want to forget one of the reasons I joined the Corps, to do my turn for the this great country.



God bless.