THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your sisters Ann and Sandra are touching and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Dear CPL John Holoka, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Your 53rd anniversary is this month, sad. Yesterday was Independence Day, and there is no better time to honor you. Please watch over the USA, it still needs your strength. Rest in peace with the angels.

CPL John C. Holoka served with Lima Company, 3/5th Marines. He was killed on July 22, 1966, when his position was mortared during the fighting in Operation Hastings. CPL Holoka survived being carried off the hill to an LZ so he could be medevacked. A buddy carrying the wounded checked on Holoka each time he brought new wounded into the LZ. The last time he saw him Holoka was mumbling, “Sorry mom, sorry…” CPL Holoka died on board the medevac helicopter. [Taken from limathreefive.com]

Semper Fi, Corporal.

Dear CPL John Charles Holoka, 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