THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your family and fellow soldiers are very moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.

The last time we spoke was at my wedding in Ajo. You and Charlie, were both ushers at my wedding. I left my reception for my honeymoon, never knowing we would never see each other alive or speak ever again. I miss you my cousin, my friend. I miss you aging with me, getting old, laughing. God must have needed a forever friend, they say only the best are chosen. I miss you but I’ll see you later...love Cousin Annie Serventi in Ajo, AZ

We were on an operation and had been dropped in by helicopter assault. We came under heavy fire. I saw that Oscar had been hit and went to his aid. He was still alive, but not conscious. I administered mouth to mouth to try to help, but he passed soon after. I had served with him since AIT training in California, and knew him as a good man.

Private First Class Oscar Charlie Bell Jr., Served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

You may have known my brother PFC John Fleming.. He was killed on the same date at Quang Tri in the Battle of Hastings. He lived in Tucson for a few years growing up.
God bless you and your family.