THE WALL OF FACES

You left this world 57 plus years ago, but the heartache is still here.
Today, you would have turned 78 years old.
Many many times I try to imagine what life would or could have been like for us.
You are loved and truly missed.
You were and always will be “My Little Marine”!
Happy heavenly Birthday, Frankie!

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Frankie, today would have been your “76th” birthday.
It’s been many many years since your passing, but memories of you will always be with me.
You have a special place in my heart that will always be yours.
I love and miss you, “My Little Marine”!

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 275. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on November 3, 1965.

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

It’s was 54 years on April 4, 1966 that you made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. You were an only child and did not have to serve in the military. Your desire to be a Marine and serve GOD and country was something you had in your heart to do. We spoke of marriage and your mom was so happy for us. Your mother’s heart along with all of ours, who loved you, was broken. Hers more so, cause you made us promise not to let her know you were going to VietNam. She thought you were stateside. Her only child, her handsome son taken at such a young age. I’ve married, have children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Only GOD knows what our life together would have been like. I do know that in April, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Veterans Day and your birthday, I think of “My Little Marine”. I am proud and grateful to you, Frankie, for your service to our country. I honor and salute you. Be at peace, sweet Frankie, “My Little Marine”.