THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your sibling Davidene is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

DEAR CORPORAL BENDER,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT. SEMPER FI. IT IS 2017, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.

Larry, today is your birthday. We will always feel the ache in our hearts, but take comfort in knowing you chose to be a Marine and served our country with your life. Even as a child, you played "soldier" with me. I am honored to have grown up with you big brother, and you are never forgotten. On this your birthday, and everyday we are proud of you.

Corporal Larry Warren Bender, Served with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.