THE WALL OF FACES

I have been thinking about you a lot lately. A friend recommended a book, The Women, by Kristen Hannah. It's about nurses who went to the war to help save lives of the critically injured.
Even though you were 3 years older than me I remember us playing together sometimes. I mostly remember your laugh.
Whenever I'm in church on Memorial Day weekend, those who have lost a family member in war are asked to stand. I always stand for you!
Rest in peace, Doug and thank you for your service and sacrifice. See you again one day.

Your brother, John, is with you now. I know he missed you greatly. What a reunion it must have been. Semper Fi

On this very special day, it's important to me that you and your family know you are remembered. Semper Fi

It's difficult for me to wrap my head around the fact that you've now been gone for 55 years. Our brief conversation just hours before you were killed has stuck with me all these years. Funny how something that seemed so insignificant at the time has had such a powerful impact on my life. I've been telling high schools students about you and the others who were killed at LZ Margo for nearly 25 years. I know it's of little comfort to your family, but I've tried my best to keep your memory and spirit alive. Whether you know it or not, I'm a much better person today because of our short encounter. I thank you for that. You are remembered and your sacrifice has not been forgotten. I'm going to have that root beer float that you never got to enjoy later today. Semper Fi

You are remembered and you are loved. Semper Fi