THE WALL OF FACES

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and spends himself in a great worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end triumph of high achievement and, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while caring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt

Never forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

Correct burial location is his hometown Everett, Wa. Evergreen Cemetery. RIP

Dear CPL William Pelton, Thank you for your service as an Antitank Assaultman. Your 75th birthday is soon, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is the Easter season. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear Billy, I never had opportunity to meet you as you gave your life when I was a year old. My Daddy, Dan Johnson said you were his best friend growing up and that your death impacted him greatly. Thank you for your service. Much love to your family if they ever see this.