THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your son in law Steve is especially poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

Lance Corporal Douglas Bruce Bastyr, Served with Company H, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

I only know you from the stories your daughter tells me about you. She loves you so much as you did her. You would be so proud of the woman she has become. She is kind, loving, generous with her time and spirit. Much as I imagine you to have been. She is your legacy, and it is a beautiful one.

This is a short message to let you know that the folks you left behind are doing well. The love your life ( Cheryl) is doing well. She has been successful in life and someone you would be proud of. Cheryl gave you a daughter named Krystal who is a phenomenal human being in her own right. Krystal gave you a grandson named Brandon Douglas. I'm writing this to you to let you know that last December Krystal and I married. I am proud to be her husband and your son in law. Your memory is spoken of in our home almost daily. Cheryl is a fantastic mother in law as well. I know that you would be proud of these 2 fine ladies. Rest In Peace and know that your family is Safe.

DEAR LANCE CORPORAL BASTYR,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A MACHINE GUNNER. 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.