THE WALL OF FACES

Sergeant Walter Thomas Guerin, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Mary Kay Johnson Krouskos is moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Dear Sgt Walter Guerin,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. 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.

We need your help! Since 1986, the students of Lake Central High School in Northwest Indiana have been researching men and women from the State of Indiana who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. We are the researchers for the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Memorials located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Of the1621 Vietnam casualties, we have located 1100+ families as of the date of this entry. We are now researching the men and women from the State of Illinois who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. If you have any information or photos that may help please contact us at the following: [email protected]

Walter Thomas Guerin, "Pete", was like an older brother to me. He was the kindest, gentlest, young man I have ever known. I remember the day he showed up at our house and announced, "I am a Marine!" He was so happy to have joined the Marines.

Pete was on his third tour of Vietnam when he stepped on a land mine. I never got to say goodbye to him and that has been a pain in my heart since.

I know where he is buried and I will make a trip to St. Louis to visit his grave and visit with him. I know he will be greeting me when I leave this Earth. I have asked him to be there to welcome me to Heaven. He gave me the nickname, "Skinose" because I was injured with I was little and still have the scar beneath my nose to prove it! From that time on, I was Skinose! I love you, Pete, and I named my son after you.