THE WALL OF FACES

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 3074. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on November 12, 1968.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our great country my brother. Semper Fi.

As your birthday approaches I wish you a happy heavenly birthday. Rest in eternal peace sir.

DEAR PFC AHRENS,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN ANTITANK ASSAULTMAN. REST IN PEACE AND SEMPER FI.

Dear PFC James John Ahrens, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

Jim

General Business class would NEVER have been the same without you! Over 50 yrs have gone by---and I still think so fondly of you---had you come home.......but I WILL see you again...as promised.

Love...then....and yet