THE WALL OF FACES

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 3014. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on August 13, 1968.

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

Dear PFC Charles Liptak, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Your 51st anniversary was 6 days ago, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Easter Saturday. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

PFC Charles Lewis Liptak is buried under the name of Charles L. Johnson at Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, AZ.

Dear PFC Charles Lewis Liptak, 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