THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Cpl Manuel Neves, Thank you for your service as a Wireman. The 54th anniversary of the start of your tour is in 5 days. 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, Corporal.

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 1056. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on August 6, 1966.

Thank you for your service to our great nation, my brother.

Dear CPL Manuel Catano Neves, 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

CPL Neves is interred at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, CA.