THE WALL OF FACES

From September 1951 to June 1959 We attended St. Leo's Elementary Grammar School, Oakland, California. I recall You were an avid reader, a good Kickball Player and always had a joke to tell. Our Dominican Nuns never appreiciated our jokes ! You spoke many times of your Father's best efforts in " Carson's Raiders " and the Makin Island Raid. I joined the CORPS in March 1966. To this day, I wish that I was down South to help out when You and your fellow Marines needed support. I suspect that You'll be on Sentry Duty at Heaven's Gate if I'm fortunate to make it. I suspect that You'll have a laugh and a hand shake, telling Me, " what kept You so long ? " Thus far I've had a great Life. I've nothing to complain about. Your still in my prayers as all those fine Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen that served down South in The Republic That Once was Vietnam.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from friends and family attest to their love and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

Semper Fidelis! Rest in peace CPL. Boyer.

Corporal Barney Evans Boyer, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

DEAR CORPORAL BOYER,
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A MACHINE GUNNER. SEMPER FI. TODAY IS THE ASCENSION, AND MANY CHRISTIANS ARE IN PRAYER. MEMORIAL DAY IS APPROACHING, BUT ON ALL DAYS WE SHOULD HONOR YOU. IT HAS BEEN FAR TOO LONG FOR ALL OF YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.