THE WALL OF FACES

Lance Corporal Dennis Howard Mutz, Served with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dennis and I went through USMC boot camp together. We left from Detroit together and were in the same platoon. After boot camp we went in different directions. About a year or so later I was reading a magazine at the PX of MCAS El Toro where I was stationed. A fellow came over and kicked my foot at it was Dennis. We shook hands and Dennis told me he was leaving for Vietnam that night. We went to the enlisted men club later and drank some beer and ate pizza. Dennis told me of the events that led him to getting orders to Vietnam. Later that evening I went with him to the barracks he would be leaving from El Toro. We shook hands and I wished him luck. A couple of hours later he was on his way.
It was a few years later that I learned of his passing. I was very upset and I remember talking to my father about it. Dennis was a nice guy, friendly and cheerful. It was a pleasure to know him. I'm sure he would have had a good life.

This is Donnie. I will post some more pics soon. Moms moving and going threw pictures. I'm almost 60, thanks for watching over me. I lived a full life.

I remember Dennis always. He was such a sweet guy, never hurting with his words or hands. He lived on Elmhurst which was also my home at one time. He was all boy, still deep and thoughtful. I used to sing to him, and he was nice enough to listen and not laugh. He was tenderhearted and he was fun. I enjoyed staying at Grandma's with him. Dressing up the pony Pal and he rode in the parade. Riding Gypsy and eating warm veggies out of the garden. Seeing him fall in love and having to leave to go fight for his Country. I visited the travelling wall twice, in two different states, rubbed his name, and prayed for him. I know he and Charles, Paul and Mary are together. See ya soon.

I also want to say that my husband visited the travelling wall and did a video recording of your name.