THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Diane Riggan is touching and reflects her admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Your Uncle Tony would bring you to my parents home when he came to visit, they were on a bowling team together. He was very handsome like you. You and I awkwardly sat on the couch making conversation. I had such a crush on you but you were older. When Uncle Tony came to tell my parents about your death it crushed me. It changed everything and to this day has impacted me. I wish I could tell your family how proud I was of you for choosing the USMC, how devastated I was when I learned you weren’t coming home, how every holiday I think about what you never had a chance to experience. They say as long as one person remembers you you will never be forgotten. Until we meet again.

I remember Bob as an 8th grade classmate and buddy at Immaculate Conception school in Towson, Md. He was a couple years older than me and he was quite the character and comedian, popular with all the kids and the nuns, although he did test the nuns' patience sometimes ! I'd bet he was a fine Marine. I'm 70 yrs. old now. God bless him.

Dear Lcpl Robert Mazza, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Time passes quickly, but our world needs help. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Lance Corporal Robert William Mazza, Served with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.