THE WALL OF FACES

It's be 54 years, Eddie. Not a day goes by when you are not in my thoughts. I had your name on my work bench all these years. I have a room full of military artifacts and the door of that room is a small sign dedicating it to all Vietnam Veterans, but a special recognition for you. I got to visit you and say "Goodbye" at the The Wall, but before my time is done, I will visit you in Wisconsin. I sure wish it could have been in the old neighborhood. Rest peaceful, My Friend.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. May you rest in eternal peace.

As the Wall that Heals began its 2021 USA tour and New Bern, NC was its first stop, we brought flowers and honor to a few of the 58,279 names on the wall. Yours was one. May God hold you in his arms for eternity and may we meet in heaven to thank you for your service. Rest in peace. Carol & Michael More, New Bern, NC

Lance Corporal Edward Eugene Blumer, Served with the Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

DEAR LANCE CORPORAL BLUMER.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A POSTAL CLERK. SEMPER FI. IT HAS BEEN FAR TOO LONG FOR ALL OF YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE. MANY OF US HAVE BEGUN OUR JOURNEY TO EASTER. AND YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. IT IS HOLY WEEK, AND PASSOVER - GOD'S BLESSINGS ON YOU.