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

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 2041. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on February 28, 1966.

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

Dear PFC William Reel, Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Yesterday was the 57th anniversary of Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

To this day we still miss you. I wish I could have gotten to know you. If you where here I wouldn't hardly ask anything of you except time to talk to you cousin and get a hug.