THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Robert Robinson is touching and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Dear Sgt Gerald Poppa, Thank you for your service as a Radio Telegraph Operator. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Memorial Day just passed when our nation remembers your sacrifice. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Gerald Leland Poppa, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Hello Tom,
I was in 2nd force recon in the states. I had always heard that your team was wiped out and did not get a chance to even make any contact but I only saw your name on the list of dead in 1st recon battalion. This January I was looking in force recon and saw your name and the team you were with. It was a Force Recon Team. Now I know the answer. You were going out on a patrol our 3rd day in Nam and I was going to a relay station. My 4th day in Nam a team called Petrified was hit and the radioman died in the first 15-20 seconds as I was talking to him. I think I decided that day that I wanted to get out of recon. I got back to the rear and they were looking for guys for CAP. I volunteered for it. I was in 1st CAG in Chu Lai and Tam ky. I made it home.