THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your wife Ruby is moving and reflects her enduring love for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Dear Cpl Wayne Scrimshaw, Thank you for your service as a Weather Service Man. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy New Year. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

No clue who you are my teacher is making me choose someone and write to them or something and you stuck out. Either way, thank you for your service.

I joined Patriot Guard Riders to escort the fallen home. Tomorrow I am assisting at the movable Vietnam Memorial in Kissimmee. I do this to honor your memory. Hope I make you proud.
Your favorite girl..

Wayne I think about you often my friend, especially on Memorial Day. We were seniors together at Lakeland High School and upon graduation we both joined the Marines on the buddy system. Our family had taken a short vacation before we were to report in Daytona Beach and my mom nearly lost her life. I got an emergency detention so you went ahead to boot camp without me. Then we lost track of each other. I went to Nam end of 1966 as radioman with 7th Marines on Hill 55. After 7 months med evaced to DaNang, Guam, Pensacola before medical discharge in March 1968. After I was home 4 months, my mom called and said I had a visitor to come home. I had heard while in Nam you had passed. But I walked into my living room and there you were sitting. I lost it. We spent next week together before you got Nam orders. I gave you couple pair of my jungle utilities and boots. Then you left to ship out. Months later news came of your passing. I've NEVER forgotten you Wayne. I miss you my friend. I always attend Memorial Day services each year in your remembrance. Been to the Wall in Washington and traced your name. Blessings to your wife and family. REST IN PEACE WAYNE. SEMPER FI. I love you brother.
David Frack
7th Marines, 1st Mar Div
1966-1967