THE WALL OF FACES

Fifty-five years ago we lost you. Today I am an old man. Today Frank is still 20 years old and in eternity. Rest in peace with the warriors.

Frank Garcia Jr. was the epitome of a Marine.......good looking, buff, and didn’t run when others did........a real hero. I myself was a VietNam Era marine.... by the grace of GOD, my ship stopped on the “Rock” 72-73....direct support supplyman........pulled a lot of gear for my brothers “In Country”..... Rest in Heaven.

We can never truly repay the great debt we owe our fallen heroes. Rest in peace CPL. Garcia, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Semper Fidelis!

Dear Cpl Frank Garcia,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. 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.

Words cannot express the gratitude I have for the sacrifice you made that day. Although I have never met you a part of me feels like I have. You see Mr. Garcia was the best friend of my father growing up in Billings, Mt. My father is a man of few words but none were needed a few years ago when the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall came to our hometown of Cleveland, Oh. Watching my father stand there looking at Mr. Garcia's name as well as all of the others who so courageously gave their lives for this great nation is something I will never forget. So to Mr. Garcia, his entire family, and to all the other men and women who have fought and died so we can know freedom, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You will never be forgotten.
-Luis M. Rivera