THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Hubert Yoshida is poignant and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

I was Samson’ s platoon commander, 1st platoon, when he joined H co. He was my radio operator. One night we were on radio watch and we began talking. We both grew up doing field work in the California farms.. My close friend’s mother owned a Filipino restaurant so we talked about the food, the adobo and puncette, and Lumpia. It was a warm starry night, we talked like friends with common interests instead of an officer and enlisted. Soon after that I was transferred to battalion S3. When I heard that SSgt McRee, who had replaced as platoon commander and Samson were killed by a booby trap. That could have been my fate if I had stayed with 1st platoon. Some times on a warm starry night I think of our conversation and wonder what he could have accomplished if he had lived. I was honored to have served with him and blessed to have been touched by his life,

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 177. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on November 8, 1965.

Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi

Dear PFC Michael Samson, Thank you for your service as Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Thanksgiving is soon. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Brother I miss you very much you are always with me from the plane ride to MCRD to our stays at each others home for Christmas in 1965 I feel really bad because I feel like you took it for me your service # 2119000 and mine # 2119001 and it was my Dads birth day 7/28/66 when you left I will always love and miss you SIMPER FI BROTHER W BOSTIC