THE WALL OF FACES

As a five year old boy, my parents rented the house next door to yours. Your mom & dad were very proud of your service and unselfish sacrifice for your country. I will never forget their memories they shared. Thank you for your service kind sir from one vet to another. God bless America!

Don was a HS classmate at Armijo and my first boyfriend. I remember him as very kind and caring, and who had always wanted to serve in the military. After his funeral my mother and I want to offer condolences to his mother, the most difficult thing I had ever done in my life. I was making final preparations for my wedding and future life and she would never have that opportunity. Great respect for his service and his family’s loss.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Gene Cooper is especially touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

Lance Corporal Donald Lucian Bennett, Served with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

I grew up in Fairield Ca next door to Donny. He was the same age as my older brothers. We were all military families growing up. It was a proud day when he went into the Marines. The one thing I remember to this day is that before he left for Vietnam he gave me a Marine Corp flight jacket. I kept it for years until I went into the Army in 1968. I just recently learned the circumstance of his death. He will always be a hero in my eyes