THE WALL OF FACES

I remember that day when I heard of your death. I was a MARINE Sgt. serving near Quang Tri with the 3rd Marines 3rd Marine division. I didn't ask for any permission to leave--but I left. I grabbed my m16 and thumbed my way to your unit. At HQ, I asked about my cousin--and the details of his death. They allowed me to view Donnnie in his body bag in what they called "the ice house".
When I returned to base, I wrote an 8 page letter to my Aunt Ruth, Don's Mother. 44 years ago , that letter was passed all around our family. I never had a chance to read what I wrote then, to this very day! I only hope that I gave some comfort to my Aunt for her loss.
I'll see you, Don, in Valhala---like all good Marines!!
Your cousin, George Full

I had the joy and honor of being Don's wife. (I remarried- but not for long because it just wasn.t right) I think of him daily. He wrote of the men he was with and how special each one was. He loved to help any children who were nearby. He was a hero to me long before he went to Viet Nam. I miss him so much even all these years later. He is always with me as are all who served with him. You are all heroes to be remembered for your duty to your country!

MY NAME IS KEVIN MAURER A FACILITY MANAGER FOR NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC HAWAII PHONE 808.265.0818 THE NAVY CLINIC LOCATIONED AT MCBH HAWAII WAS NAMED AFTER HM2 DONALD L. RUDD. THERE WAS NEVER THE RIGHT INFROMATION OR CORRECT ATTENTION. PLEASE CALL ME 808.265.0818 TO REVIEW MY QUESTIONS AND MAKE THIS CORRECT. NEWS PAPER ARTICALS WOULD HELP.

Remembering these days 45 years ago when the naval officers came to our home to inform our family of our dear brothers death .Still alive in the memory of men you served with...thank you to the men who think of these days and remember the ultimate sacrifice of one of their fallen brothers. Gone but never forgotten.

It has been 45 years since the night on that hill. Iwill never forget you Doc...Semper-Fi