THE WALL OF FACES

PFC Allen F. Scranton Jr. was a rifleman serving with D Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. At about 8:35 AM on June 5, 1966, PFC Scranton was on patrol with elements of his unit, four miles east of Dai Loc (Ai Nghia), Quang Nam Province, RVN, when an unknown explosive device was detonated. Scranton died after suffering catastrophic injuries in the blast, including multiple fragmentation wounds to the entire body and the loss of both legs above the knees. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear PFC Allen Frank Scranton 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

Allen, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting the freedoms we have today.

My High School is posting remembrances for all the fallen soldiers of Vietnam. I take great appreciation in what you did for me, and your dedication to America. This is not an assignment to forget, because you are not forgotten. God bless you.