THE WALL OF FACES

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

On June 13, 1966, Fox Company, 2/9 Marines were conducting a search and destroy mission in Quang Nam Province, RVN, during Operation Liberty, a search and clear operation beyond the secured areas of Monkey Mountain and environs west of Da Nang. At approximately 5:35 PM, Fox Company was set up in a command post five miles northeast of the Loc-Ai Nghia Bridge when it received an unknown-type explosive device. The blast killed PFC Jonathan C. Roker and wounded two others, including LCPL Paul M. Haslinger, who died the following day. It was later speculated that the explosion was caused by a Vietcong rifle grenade. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear Lcpl Paul Haslinger,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. It is Holy Week. The war was years ago, but we all need 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.

Lance Corporal Paul Michael Haslinger, Served with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.