THE WALL OF FACES

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Platoon 214. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on May 12, 1965.

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

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Dear Lcpl Norman Poitras, Thank you for your service as an Engineer Equipment Operator. Your 75th birthday just passed, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Memorial Day weekend when our nation remembers those of you who paid the ultimate price. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Served with in ChuLai 65-66 SEMPER fi my brother

Dear LCPL Norman Gerald Jos Poitras, 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