THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow marines. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

than that man lay down his life for a friend."

You are not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

I was there with you that day Jose. I was the team leader of one of the m60 machine guns platoon. One of the men in my team was in that hutch with you thank you for saving his life.
PS I hope their are no more spider holes for you and i to clear out and i will see you at the great muster in heaven.

Dear Lcpl Jose Ortiz, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

We lived in the same close knit neighborhood. We went to the same schools from elementary thru high school, same Catholic Church. His mother was my catechism teacher. He was the newspaper boy for our neighborhood. Smart, hardworking, super nice. Such a loss. He had such a bright future.