THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your high school classmate Javier Aviles is touching and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

I enjoyed our time together at Barstow High School. You were a great friend then and this country lost a young man who would have contributed much to our country.

Dear Lcpl Bruce Patterson, Thank you for your service as an Antitank Assaultman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Good Friday and Passover. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Lance Corporal Bruce Dixon Patterson, Served with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear LCPL Bruce Dixon Patterson, 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