THE WALL OF FACES

Uncle forest, I don’t even know where to begin. You were my reason for joining the military. I have shown pics of you to my son. How I wish I could have met you. A lot of people say we have the resemblance. And being my only blood uncle on my dads side it feels close to heart everytime I find something else about you. How I would enjoy going to the place you were last at to see have that bittersweet memory of seeing what you saw. Love you uncle.

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 2031. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on September 22, 1967.

Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Berta Martinez Palacios is moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.

DEAR PFC BARTRAM,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ANTITANK ASSAULTMAN. SEMPER FI. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE. ADVENT IS HERE, AND CHRISTMAS IS APPROACHING. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU. THE NEW YEAR IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.

Dear PFC Forrest La Wayne Bartram, 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, Sir

Curt Carter