THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your wife Wanda is touching and reflects her enduring love for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

I was a young marine in VMFA-212's structures shop when we deployed to DaNang in '72. I got to know Lt Konow as a friendly and likeable young aviator. His Pilot, Capt. Tebault was similar. I liked them both and was deeply saddened when we lost them. I think of them often with great respect and admiration. Mike Inigo- SSgt 1970-79.

Dear Lt Michael Konow, Thank you for your service as a Naval Flight Officer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy New Year in heaven. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Mike and I bunked across from each other in our Quonset hut in OCS nearly 50 years ago. His bunkmate was named Kubu and Don Speacht, who left a remembrance here, was nearby I was at The Basic School in 1972 when I learned of his sacrifice. I was shocked. I have visited the Wall to see his name and have often thought of him. We often ran together on platoon runs. I clearly remember him showing me a picture of Wanda with great love and pride.

I met Mike during our Senior PLC summer at Quantico in 1969. We were both in Staff Sergeant Hickey's platoon. I remember Mike's sense of humor and how calm he was with the 'harassment package' of OCS. He was a real rock-solid guy. I have sometimes wondered how he would have grown in later years. Colonel Mike Moran USMCR (Ret)