THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your cousin Steve Cercone is touching and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Francis Gilbert (Gil) Henry was my first cousin (my dad’s sister’s son) and he joined the US Marine Corps in 1967. He was only in Vietnam for less than two months when he was killed during the Tet Offensive near Phu Bai. He was ably 22. His brother was over in Vietnam and so was my brother. Gil wanted to become a California police officer upon his return from the war. I was blessed to live the life Gil deserved. I raised two wonderful daughters and experienced so much in life. And I became that California cop. I retired as a police chief and will always be thankful for the inspiration Gil’s legacy gave to me on my journey. RIP my cousin.

Dear PFC Francis Henry, Thank you for your service as an Antitank Assaultman. Your 74th birthday just passed, happy birthday. Watch over the USA, it still needs your strength. Rest in peace with the angels.

Private First Class Francis Gilbert Henry, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Semper Fi Marine.