THE WALL OF FACES

I do not believe in coincidences and that it must be ordained that I found your name on the 45th anniversary of our nation's loss of you - a proud Marine doing your duty for his country and fellow man. Please accept this heartfelt "thank you" from a stranger, but fellow Plainfield resident, who will be eternally grateful for your service to our country and your ultimate devotion to freedom.
As a member of the NSDAR, we are a commemorative partner with the Department of Defense to honor our Vietnam heroes. Let my first recognition of gratitude be for you. Rest in peace, my hero.

Gill,
Still miss you even after all these years Brother.
Will never forget that night at L.Z. Ross
Semper Fi.

Semper Fi, Marine.

Dear LCPL Russell Earl Gilbrech, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these deasr, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.