THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Uncle Thomas, i never had the honor or privilege of knowing you. I heard so many great stories about you growing up. I saw your name on the wall, and i visit you grave often. How i long to have been able to meet you, i love you with all my heart, i know one day we will meet. Thank you and Alven Merricks for both of your sacrifices. I pray your with Aunt Lucille and mommy and the rest of our loved one. May you have eternal rest . Until the day we meet and i can finally hug you, i will continue to honor your memory and sacrifice. I love you uncle thomas. Love joe-joe

Dear Sgt Thomas Markumas, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Flag Day just passed, and the birthday of the Army. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear SGT Thomas William Markunas, 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

Two men died on May 9, 1969. Two men from my squad. Two friends. Tom Markunas was one of them. I trained Tom so he could take command of my squad. When he died, I was promoted to squad leader. Oh, God! How I wish my promotion was under different circumstances. I would give back my stripes in a heartbeat if it would bring Tom back again. I was there the day he died. I watched it happen. And my heart has continued to die each day for the past 45 years from the memory of that explosion. I stayed in touch with his widow, Lucille, until she passed away two years ago. Tom Markunas was the greatest loss I suffered in VN.