THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your high school friend Joel Boydston is especially poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

As your 72nd birthday approaches, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine

We were great friends in high school at LTHS together. So many fond memories of us riding around in Mike's car with Chico, you and me.
I can still hear that high-pitched chuckle-like laugh of yours my friend. It was from the heart and with gusto. I was stunned when I returned home and first learned that you didn't make it. I think of you often these days.
I wish you were here, Bronco. Here's hoping we meet again down the road and can once again laugh out loud together.
Oh, and since there are no non-military pix of you, I'm posting your junior year class photo (sorry about the resolution).
Love ya, Bro

Private First Class John Harrison Brancato Jr., Served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear PFC Brancato,
Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner. Independence Day is approaching, and it is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.