THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who knew you are touching and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Cpl Steven Merrell, Thank you for your service as an Atntitank Assaultman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is another autumn. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

I recall the last time I saw you. We were graduating. I was headed to ISU in the Fall. You told me that you were going to enlist and get it behind you before you went to college. I fully expected to see you in two years. The closest I came was to visit the Wall.

I probably was the last civilian friend Steven saw before his rotation to Vietnam. We flew with each other in late July 1969 to Salt Lake City, then to L.A., Steven on the way to Camp Pendleton from leave home following his advanced training. He was a young man of unlimited promise.

Found a token, poker type chip commemorating Steven D. Merrell. U.S. Marines in Blackfoot Idaho, 09/09/2017.