THE WALL OF FACES

I too was born in 48 and was a classmate, I served in the army in Vietnam. Wife and I are going to DC soon; heading to Panel 37E line 47. Looking forwad to paying our respects to Lance Corp. Marine Howard D. Akehurst.
Chuck Britton (Raley) and wife Connie Carr; daughter of a WW11 Marine.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your sister Irene attest to her love and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.

DEAR LANCE CORPORAL AKEHURST,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR.
REST IN PEACE.
SEMPER FI.

It will soon be 48 years since we lost you. I can still see your smile as you turned just before boarding the plane in Portland, Oregon. Your extended
family has not forgotten you as we let the younger generations know about
the war. I have a folder ready to leave my 2 daughter and 2 grandchildren
so they will better understand. Rod Adams has located me several years
ago and that has been so special to me. His comment at the time " Is this
the sister that Howard loved so much " still touches me. Some day I hope
to see Rod again in person as I plan to take my grandkids to Washington
DC to see the Memorial Wall that is so much a part of our history. I am
retired now but still send $5 monthly to help with the Education Center and I have been locating some of the local (Texas) Veterans whose pictures are still needed for the important work of the Education Center. In my mind your are
with our mom and dad and my son. I love you.

Semper Fi Marine.