THE WALL OF FACES

Lance Corporal Brian Paul Ahern, Served with the Combined Action Company Hotel ( CACO Hotel ), 3rd Combined Action Group, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Semper Fi Marine.

Dear American Hero,

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for the ultimate sacrifice that you 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. And please know that men and women like you have stepped forward to defend our country yet again, showing the same love for country and their fellow Americans that you did- you would be proud.

With respect, and the best salute that a civilian can muster for you.

Curt Carter >

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Today is my birthday just like it is yours. I was 23 when I was sent to Vietnam and didn’t think I would live to be 24. I was in an Army infantry unit and somehow by the grace of God survived. Today I am thinking of all of you whose birthday it is, cut down too soon from family and friends not growing old with them or hearing your grandchildren call you Grand Pa. I will say a prayer today as I always do for those who did not return. I hope I have lived my life correctly in return for the gift of old age. God bless all of you perished and to their family and friends who had to carry on without them.