THE WALL OF FACES

Juan and I served together in CAP Delta 5. He was a great Marine and a good friend. He loved his home town and talked of it often. He also talked about a trip to Alaska and the fun he had there. I was the Corpsman for the unit and treated his wounds. We were all shocked to hear he had died a week later. He is missed by all. Simper If my friend.

Grade school seems so far away now. You were a great guy growing up and I will always remember you.

Dear LCPL Juan Velasco Mina Jr, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Rest in peace with the warriors. (Photo Credit: David Nowak)