THE WALL OF FACES

CPL Garrett's final resting place is in Southview Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia.

May we never forget the sacrifice he made in the service to our country.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Tommie Garrett, for your courageous and valiant service, your years of faithfully contributing, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Corporal Tommie Garrett, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Tommie Garrett was my next door neighbor. A proud product of an non-commissioned officer, senior grade retiree of the US Army. In addition to being my neighbor, Tommie was also a babysitter, on short notices, for my brother and I. I remember him as a handsome and intelligent African-American young man. I used to tell him that I was going to marry him one day!! He was always so giving; so respectable to his elders. His two sisters, Tammy and Tonya adored him, as did his mom, Ms. Marie and his father, "SARGE". When I think of my childhood; the people that helped in molding me into a successful woman, Tommie's face and smile IMMEDIATELY come to mind! I loved him as a neighbor; respected him as a babysitter and family friend...but above all....am SO PROUD to have been a part of his life and will ALWAYS honor him in death, as a true American HERO!!