THE WALL OF FACES

I had the privilege of knowing you through field medical school at Camp Pendleton and on to Okinawa. You were a good friend and. You were uplifting in your comments about others and our situation! I have thought of you often and will do so until we can meet again.

I ran across a quote from Gen Patton that made me think of you again. "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. George S. Patton!

Rest well my brother! You are not forgotten!

Dear HM3 Dan Michael Bennett, 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

Dan is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Section 35, white upright military stone, 5th row in from the south, 12th column in from the west.

(Photo Credit: his son Dan Bennett) Rest in peace with the warriors.

Semper Fi, Doc. Thank you for your service to our country and to your Marines.