THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your niece Karen are moving and reflect her admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

So much time has passed, yet I can remember how special you always were. You always made me feel like I was important . No matter how boring the conversation could have been with an 8 yr. old, you were attentive!
Thank you for those memories amongst others...time seems to stand still when I think about you and your kindness. Thank you for your service. The ultimate price was paid, but I know you are enjoying the reunion with your family and that you will be taken care of as you have taken care of others.xxx

Dear Lt William Jerro, Thank you for your service as an Artillery Officer. Today is your 52nd anniversary, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It's the end of summer. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Fire Support Base Charlie Two (FSB C-2) was part of the defense of the Vietnamese DMZ, located about three miles southeast of Con Thien in Quang Tri Province, RVN. The base was established to protect the land route to Con Thien, and particularly the C-2 bridge immediately north of the base. At approximately 2:18 AM on September 16, 1967, a barrage of enemy small arms, 60mm and 82mm mortar, and artillery fire began to hit FSB C-2. The small arms fire reportedly emanated from the north and northwest. Enemy soldiers were observed moving into the perimeter wire carrying satchel charges. The Marines at C-2 returned fire with available weapons, including small arms and artillery defensive fire. The enemy barrage lightened up at 3:15 AM, then began anew about fifteen minutes later with the incoming artillery and mortars hitting outside the perimeter. By 3:35 AM, all incoming fire ceased. Four Marines from F Battery, 2nd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division were killed during the attack. They included 1LT Jerry C. Bennett, PFC Robert L. Gable, PFC Frederick Hirschmann III, and 2LT William G. Jerro. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.