THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. You died at 18 years of age, one week before your 19th birthday. I am 74 and have lived a long and fulfilling life. It is tragic you never had that same opportunity. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear Lcpl Mitchell Short, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy Valentine’s Day. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Never Forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

LCPL Mitchell Conrad Short served with Hilo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III MAF. He was killed during Operation Starlite (Coffelt Database).

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine.

Dear LCPL Mitchell Conrad Short, 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