THE WALL OF FACES

Dear 2LT Lloyd Chisolm Runnels Jr, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Hey, Lloyd!! We miss you and think about you every day!! We are all extremely saddened by your loss knowing what you would have become but we are extremely proud of what you did for the rest of us.

As your big brother (in-law), I am doing the best I can to live up to the sacrifice and honor that you bestowed on me and your grateful descendants. You would be proud of your sister, who has set a great example as mother and model student for your three nephews, George, Lloyd and Chisholm. Our son, Jeep (George, Jr) is a successful business man; Lloyd, your name sake, has become a great family doctor and Chisholm, who carries your middle name, is a successful aerospace engineer. You would be proud to have known them, as they would you.

I hope those who visit you here also will visit other sites that honor you so that they can remember with us what a great person you were.

Kay and I also placed a memorial chair in your honor at my Naval Academy Navy/Marine Corps Memorial stadium.

We will never forget you, Marine!! Sleep well!! SemperFi!!

Love, your family,
Kay & George
George Jr, Indy & Sloane
Lloyd, Julia, Lloyd Jr & Emerson
Chisholm

2nd Lt. Runnels is buried in El Camino Memorial Park, in San Diego, California.

We went to high school together and later were roommates at USL. I have always felt like I had a part in your decision to become a Marine. I was also a Gung Ho Marine and often talked-up the Marine Corps with you at college.

When I read of your death in Viet Nam, I was stunned that you had become a Marine and had given your life for this country. While I feel a sense of guilt over having somehow contributed to your choice of the Marine Corps, I am so very proud to have known you and the kind of person you were. Thank you Lloyd for your unselfish service to our great country and for the ultimate sacrifice you made for all of us.

God bless your soul and rest in peace my brother Marine.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Lieutenant Lloyd Chisolm Runnels, Jr., for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Sir, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Lieutenant L.C. Runnels, Jr., for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND