THE WALL OF FACES

SPEEDY GONZALEZ was a Marine to the end. I was standing beside him when we were hit by mortar and rockets. We wpere hit by the first incoming round. There were 2 other men with us. Both had only been in country for about a week. I know one was KIA. The other one was WIA. After we were hit Speedy took my hand and said to me "Saul's keep your cool so we can help the other wounded." Because he did that it took my mind off of my wounds. I was not able to help anyone because I could not move my legs. When the doc got to us hetold him to help the other wounded first. He was nnot only my friend he is also my hero. To his daughter

Dear PVT Francisco Gonzalez Jr, 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

My speedy Francisco Gonzalez Jr was awesome he fought what he felt was. Right to do iam his daughter I am trying to find more info on him I have wrote to many people to see if I cann at least get a boot camp picture of my father I get no help in that area I was told his belongings was still I believe at base or the military office I wrote a letter to the corp they told me there was no such marine in Vietnam its like why lie to me not unless there hid in something please someone help me you can reach me 4146178742 my name is frances I appreciate any help thank god bless

Semper Fi, Marine. You are the best.

Francisco is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Hillside,IL. PH