THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Lcpl Larry Russell, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today we honor all the souls who have passed, we honor you. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

From flipping burgers together to Bloom High School and our fun filled prom I think about you all the time. You are dearly missed. With Honor from your friend Lou.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego, CA
Second Battalion
Platoon 295

Commenced Training:
13 June 1967
Graduated:
14 August 1967

SSGT J.W. Jones - Platoon Commander
SSGT E. Drummond - Drill Instructor
SGT J.F. Hackley - Drill Instructor

Five other members of Platoon 295 were KIA in Viet Nam.
PFC Kenneth Campbell - Chicago, IL
PFC Philip D. Miller - Grand Junction, CO
LCPL Thomas L. Miller - Chicago, IL
LCPL Soren Prip - Grayslake, IL
PFC Richard L. Schmidt - Ft. Collins, CO

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

Lance Corporal Larry Gene Russell, Served with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear LCPL Larry Gene Russell, 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, Sir

Curt Carter