THE WALL OF FACES

Served with you in Hawaii. '68_Good Times!

Tom, I remember you well from high school. So sorry you could not make it back home.

Please goggle cpl Paul Anthony Cumberland see human events to learn of the passing and influence this marine left on me. In doing research on this tribute I learned that Paul and Thomas were very good friends. Paul was KIA 9 days after Thomas.

Dear CPL Thomas Michael Skally, 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

Dear Tom - I did not know you, but wish I had. I was born in St. Louis nearly the same time as you and I grew up in Florissant..you and I surely visited many of the same places as kids as my parents were St. Louisians, too. I lost a good friend, LPCL Mel Riley, Jr., during the War in August 1967. You made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country and, like my friend Mel, you're a hero always in our hearts and minds. Thank you so much for your service, God Bless you and your family.