THE WALL OF FACES

Second Lieutenant Marion Lee Kempner, Served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

I read the book “Dear America” when I was in high school. My father had passed away and I was going through a hard time. I connected with his letters. I was very inspired by him. A decade later, when I was in law school I was able to go to D.C. and the first thing I did on my free time was go to the wall to look for his name.

Many years ago, while I was in high school, I read the book "Dear America. Letters Home From Vietnam". For some reason I felt a connection to Sandy. I don't know why. My life, at that time, was not a good life. I suffered many abuses. I began writing a journal and every entry began with "Dear Sandy". They were basically all letters to him because for some reason, I felt that he would understand. I am in my 40's now and still write to him. Even though he does not know it, he got me through a horrible time in life by being the only person who would listen. Thank you Sandy.

1960 Senior Year bio from "The Dial" the yearbook of
The Hill School, Pottstown, PA.
Recovered with the help of Louis Jeffries, The Hill School Librarian and Archivist.

SEMPER FIDELIS, SIR!

I'm proud to have served with you, brother. You gave it your best; you gave it your all.