THE WALL OF FACES

Lance Corporal Jerry Edward Grady, Served with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Our long conversations have stayed with me all these years. We had school years, friendship, and the Marine Corps as a bond, Semper Fi My Friend.

Dear Lcpl Jerry Grady,
Thank you for your service as a Mortarman. 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.

Just remembering you this morning here in Alameda, Marine. We were so young and it still grieves me that my little redheaded buddy became a Marine and was lost too soon. We were in country together, not crossing paths until too late. May God keep you in comfort and I'll look forward to having some laughs again with you on the other side. Semper Fi.

Dear LCPL Jerry Edward Grady, 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, Sir

Curt Carter