THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Lcpl David Smith, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Your 72nd birthday was 2 days ago, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Winter will end soon, and it is Lent. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Lance Corporal David Lee Smith, Served with Combined Action Platoon 2-3-2 (CAP 2-3-2), Combined Action Company 2-3 (CACO 2-3), 2nd Combined Action Group, Combined Action Program, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear LCPL David Lee Smith, 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

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 3041. He earned the title 'U.S. Marine' on September 19, 1968.

Thank you for your service to our great nation, my brother.

Semper Fi, Marine.