THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC B L Murphy, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Yesterday was your 53rd anniversary, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is the 5th Day of Christmas, Merry Christmas. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

52 years ago during May - July 1967 we worked so hard to graduate from Marine Boot Camp. We stood tall that July 17th and became US Marines. I did not find out about your death until a few years ago. Emmons, Simmons, and Hill are with you. I made it through my tour 2 years later.

Rest in Peace my Brother

Private First Class B.L. Murphy Jr., Served with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear PFC B L Murphy 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

B L is buried at Gardens of Memory, Muncie, Delaware County, IN.