THE WALL OF FACES

I was in Larry's platoon in Vietnam, I was a new guy, I'd only been there two weeks and barely new Larry. Our platoon sergeant, Sgt. Howell, came into our tent, stating that Lt. Schwartz needed a radio operator to go out with him to a listening post.

Sgt. Howell picked a guy I only remember by his nickname "Duck." Duck commented that his time in Vietnam was almost over and he was scheduled to go home in two weeks. Before there was time for Sgt. Howell to respond to Duck, a voice came from the far corner of the tent. "I'll go!" It was Larry Borschel. Larry never returned. Those words "I'll go!" represent the best of the United States of America.

As my great uncle, I wish I could have known you. Rest in peace.
Sarah

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. May you rest in eternal peace.

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 164. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on November 12, 1963.

Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi.

Lance Corporal Larry Dean Borschel, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.