THE WALL OF FACES

Joe is buried at Island Pond Cemetery in Harwich, MA. PH

I grew up with Del.. Boy Scouts... summers at Dennis Pond. We drifted away as young men must. Many years later I passed the memorial park bearing his name and turned in ... I was saddened to see that it was in honor of my friend.
Here is to your honor my friend.
I read a blog a while ago from another Marine in your unit that that thanked you for staying behind and covering them as they retreated with the wounded.I don't know the circustances other than that.But it was obviously heartfelt and I wondered if your family knew of this small detail. It is with pride I call you my friend and brother.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Joseph Adelbert Merrill, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC Joseph Adelbert Merrill, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

I only served with Del for a short time in 1968 and I always wondered if he ever had the opportunity to see his newborn child before he went to Nam. If that child should ever see this, please know that Del was a good Marine who served his country well.
May he rest in peace.