THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Joseph, to honor your memory and the sacrifice you made for your country I want to make sure your photo will be displayed on your birthday each and every year when the Education Center is completed, so it is with great pride and humility that I post this remembrance and picture of you. You are not forgotten and remain in the hearts of many all these years later. You have been designated to be one of God's special angels, along with the love of my life, who also sacrificed his life during this war 45 years ago. God Bless You, Joseph, for being who you were and for all you did--we live in freedom to this day thanks to heroes like you.

I served with Mike Company 3/1 in Vietnam from 67 to 68 and have created a tribute motorcycle with all 206 names of our Marines and Corpsmen who made the ultimate sacrifice. To view the pictures of the bike go to www.youtube.com and search "Buds pics of bike" May we never forget.

Joseph is buried at Beal Memorial Cemetery in Ft Walton Beach FL.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Joseph Floyd Basco, Jr., for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC J.F. Basco, Jr., for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Joe Basco and I went through basic training together at P.I., platoon 2096, Sept. 1966-Nov. 1966. I was in SVN Sept. 67 -Oct 68. On this veterans day, 1999, I remember you Joe. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Semper Fi !

G.P. Lucas, Cpl. USMC