THE WALL OF FACES

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

CPL Paul Thorik Jr, we never had the opportunity to meet each other, but we do share the unique distinction of being born on the exact same day, June 18, 1947. Reading through the remembrances written on the wall to you, I was surprised to see you were an ONTOS crewman. Although I was only a marine reservist, my MOS was ONTOS driver. I honor your service, valor, heroism and your ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation, democracy and our freedom!
OORAH MARINE! Job well done!

Dear Cpl Paul Thorik, Thank you for your service as an ONTOS Crewman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is another summer. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Paul and I were in the same ontos platoon. I remember the day of his death well. One thing that has always haunted me was seeing him after he was killed. I was on the ontos with him when we were hit by a r p g
Sgt Jordan the o c comander was wounded, I was the 9nly one left uninjured. I was the loader
. Rest in peace Paul, you a brave hero marine. Semper fi