THE WALL OF FACES

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.

Dear LCPL Paul Michael Haslinger, 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