THE WALL OF FACES

Kenny and I were at MCRD in 1967. That was 51 years ago and I still think of you all the time. You were from Fremont and I was from Hayward and we made an instant friendship. God Bless You Marine. Gene Lammon

His mother is Vadas Callahan Branch (1919-1997. His father is Louis C. Thompson 1920-1997. Louis' paternal father is Shoshone. His living brothers are Clare and Monty. My mother(Erma) is the sister of Louis C.. Kenneth spent much time with his real father. He spent time in Las Vegas at the home of our grandparents, Sam and Annie Thompson. His father lived need by. I am Kenneth's first cousin and remain close to him in spirit. Sharon Bench (Kenneth and I were both born in 1949. He came to SLC to see us prior to going to Vietman.
We know nothing about others claiming to be family. Kenneth never mentioned them to us.
Sharon Nelson Bench Woods Cross, Utah 10-2-2017

Still missing you Kenny and still proud of you

Dear LCPL Louis Kenneth Thompson, 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