THE WALL OF FACES

My name is Liam McGonigal and I plan to go to the military my self I am 18 years old and I am related to Fr. McGonigal he was my great uncle. Although I never met him because i wasn't born yet I have a great amount of respect for those who have served this country. Ever since the day my dad showed me the poem written about you that is now hanging on the wall in my house with your picture next to it I never stop thinking about what a great person you must have been. I hope that I would have made you proud just like I hope my dad Aloysius Paul McGonigal has. I hope you know even though I never met you I will always remember what you did for this country. Thank you.

Semper Fi Father.

Dear Major Aloysius Paul McGonigal, 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

Father McGonigal was my physics teacher at Loyola HS, Touson, Maryland.

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.