THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Spent my 75th birthday in the big island and I needed to visit you at least once before I saw you again. Kona is a beautiful area and you're in a nice area by so many good people. I knew to visit a fallen brother was not an option but a must in my life. See you soon my brother in arms.... Platoon 1068 on the road. Semper Fi

Dong Ha Combat Base was a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army base eight miles northwest of Quang Tri on Highway QL-9 near the intersection with Highway QL-1, and approximately six miles south of the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). On March 6, 1969, Marines from Supply Company, Force Logistic Support Group (FLSG) Bravo were at Ammo Supply Point #2 at Dong Ha loading Grade III ammunition to be destroyed when an explosion occurred. The blast, possibly from a grenade being handled, killed two Marines, LCPL Keith J. Puhi and LCPL Harold L. Seaman. Two others were medivacked with injuries to the hospital ship USS Sanctuary (AH-17). Another four others suffered minor injuries. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Messages (3D MARDIV)” at ttu.edu]

Dear Lcpl Keith Puhi, Thank you for your service as an Ammunition Tech. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Independence Day is this weekend. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Forever Platoon 1068, San Diego Sept-67/Nov-67 RIP Puhi.. Such a quiet dude in Boot Camp, such a BAMF in life. Never forget you brother... Semper Fi - Robert Leon/San Leandro, CA 8/13/20