THE WALL OF FACES

Remembering you today, Billy, and praying for your family and friends as they also think of you and continue to miss you - you were a huge presence in the lives of everyone blessed to know you. Smiling, comforting, and absolutely trustworthy in your competence as our 3rd Squad Radioman, totally dependable, rock solid - we were so grateful to serve with you. I had already rotated home as part of the draw down before this day, but I have spoken many times with a brother Marine who was with you that day and who was wounded in the same action. Thank you, Billy, for all you did to keep us safe and connected, you are not forgotten - Semper Fi.

Billy, I had the privilege of serving with you in Nam. I miss your smile, laughter, and companionship as well as the good and bad times we shared. I think of you often and pray for you. You will always be remembered. Semper Fidelis!

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow marines. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Billy, our nation remembered you and honored your sacrifice at the Memorial Day observances this past Monday, May 30th. The Wall That Heals, the replica of the Memorial in Washington, has been set up in Norwalk, Connecticut for these past few days, for Thursday through Sunday. Yesterday morning my wife Nancy and I went there and I touched your name and prayed that your family and friends may find comfort in knowing that you are always remembered by your fellow Marines. Billy, it was an honor to serve with you in 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company 1/1.

Semper Fidelis Marine I Identified you at the 1st Marine Division rear at Graves registration . Me (Beaver) , Scruggs , Boone, Bennett and Kneuven were at The Wall saw your place of Honor along several other Brother's of Combat. Today 29 March is Vietnam War Veteran's Day. You are remembered. I bought you a remembrance Brick at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico Va. I will always be humbled & honored to serve with and know you.