THE WALL OF FACES

First Lieutenant Toby Richard Gritz, Served with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 367 (HML-367), Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW), Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your brother John is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Lt. Toby Richard Gritz was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his sustained heroism in action.
He served as a Helicopter Pilot and was assigned to HML-367, MAG-16, 1ST MAW, III MAF.
See https://marines.togetherweserved.com/

Dear Lt Toby Gritz,
Thank you for your service as a HMH/M/L/A/ (I) Helicopter Pilot. 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.

A great friend who I served with from TBS at MCB Quantico in 1967, Flight School, his wedding in Meridian, MS and our transition to the UH-1E at MCB Camp Pendleton. Toby, Steve Wistrand and I sat together and watched the evening movie, outside the MCAS Marble Mountain Officer's club, the night of 24 March 1970, only hours before the accident.

Semper Fi