THE WALL OF FACES

There is a place
Not far from here
Where spirits walk
And heroes live
And honor still resides.

It is a wall
With names inscribed
Of those who served
When they were asked...
The brothers of my youth.

I go there still
To walk and think
About my life,
And what I've done since
And things that might have been.

There is a debt
I can't repay
Too many lives were spent.
And one man's life cannot suffice
To make their deaths worthwhile.

But there is hope
In the memory
Of those we leave behind
Who know the price that freedom brings
Who can carry on in kind.

I send you now
To touch a name
So the vision can be passed
Remember there is honor still
It is for you to see it lasts.

They are not dead
And have a wish
As all old soldiers do
The reflection you see before you now
Is their wish to live in you.

After 50 years I have finally found a way to express my happiness and extrme sadness over Danny's life and passing in the line of duty. I remember Danny in classes at Coventry High and especially as a team mate on the great hockey team we were a part of. Like his picture you could see the impish smile knowing he was thinking of something funny to say no matter what we were doing in school or on the ice. The bus rides to practice or games were always exciting!
One of my worst memories ever was while my ship, CG Cutter Hamilton, was in Hong Kong for R&R shortly after Danny's passing I happened to meet someone, forget who, that told me about Danny. I couldn't believe it! Still think about him when I talk about being in Nam in '69-'70. I wished I could have said something sooner and will have to wait to thank him in spirit when we cross paths again. Thanks for your service and humor in life.
Dennis Gould

Dear PFC Daniel Nelson, Thank you for your service as an Antitank Assaultman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It’s a New Year, but not necessarily better. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Semper Fidelis, Marine. I remember the day.

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Platoon 1023. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on November 8, 1968. Thank you for your service to our great nation, my brother. Semper Fi.