THE WALL OF FACES

Dear LCPL Anthony Peter Sawicki, 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

Semper Fi, Marine.

I didn't know Tony all that well in high school, just enough to say "hi" as we passed in the halls or for a quick chat between classes. As a fellow Marine I'm proud of what he was and the duty he saw that was his. I hope he finds peace wherever he is. Semper Fi!

I met Tony on the Wildwood boardwalk in 1963, and we became friends. He was a passionate but innocent guy. He enlisted immediately after graduating from high school. I cannot forget the shock of seeing his photo in the 'Phila Daily News' and news that he was killed by fragments from enemy mortal shell. His Mom said, 'He died a Marine and he was proud of the uniform he wore.' He was survived by his parents, Grace and Alphonse, and siblings, Mary Grace and John.

Anthony is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA.