THE WALL OF FACES

Pete and I were good friends. We both went in to the military in 1964.In 1963 Pete myself and a group of friends hung out in the town of lindenhurst. Pete and I would walk home late at night. We talked just about everything. In June 1966 I was deployed aboard USS Springfield CLG 7.I received the news my good friend paid the ultimate price his life.In the service of our country. I have never forgotten him I think of Pete all the time.I came home to lindenhurst in 1968.Pete came home in a flaged draped coffin.I am honored to have known him and call him my friend Sonny Manfra United States Navy 1964-1968

Madeline your uncle Pete was my friend.I have never forgotten his sacrifice to our country.we both joined the service in 1964 I went to school with your aunt Nancy. Sonny.M united States Navy 1964 to 1968

My uncle Peter died when my dad, his younger brother was a child. I think of him often and wonder what his life would've been like if he wasnt taken from his family. I never knew you but I still miss you.

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

Lance Corporal Peter Joseph Brancato Jr., Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.