THE WALL OF FACES

PFC Dennis J. Kempf was a rifleman serving with Headquarters, 1st Combined Action Group, Combined Action. On November 3, 1969, PFC Kempf died near Da Nang, Quang Nam Province, RVN, when he drowned while recreational swimming in the South China Sea. His body was recovered. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org; article courtesy of Sandy Nunley at Jasper-Dubois County Public Library, Jasper, IN]

Dear PFC Dennis Joseph Kempf, 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

Semper Fi, Marine.

Dennis is buried at St Marys Cemetery,Ireland,IN.

My name is Matt, I am a student at Gridley High School located in central Illinois. Our class is doing remembrances for as many people as we can. Solider-I don't know you, but want to let you know that you are greatly appreciated for your supreme sacrifices that you gave to this country. Thank you and you will never be forgotten. God bless!