THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Lcpl Garth Keck, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Veterans’ Day weekend. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Lance Corporal Garth Wayne Keck Jr., Served with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

I went to bootcamp with Rusty. I had heard he got the Navy Cross. I guess he didn't, but he was definitely the type of guy who would have.

In case this is a different Rusty, we entered bootcamp on Feb 25, 1967. It's also possible I didn't meet him until ITR.

Dear LCPL Garth Wayne Keck Jr, 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