THE WALL OF FACES

Paul Joseph Braun I chose your name from the Connecticut map in the school listing all soldiers from Connecticut that lost their lives during the Vietnam War. As part of our Capt. Nathan Hale Middle School posting project, I would like to honor the sacrifice you made for our country. Soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen who have sacrificed their lives for this country like you have are true heroes. Thank you.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Paul Joseph Braun, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you LCPL P.J. Braun, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

PAUL AND I GRADUATED FROM MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER IN JUNE 1966. I ENTERED THE CORPS FIVE DAYS AFTER GRADUATION AND WAS NOT AWARE THAT PAUL HAD ALSO ENLISTED. I WAS VERY SURPRISED TO HEAR OF PAUL'S DEATH IN NAM AND AM STILL CONFUSED ABOUT HIS JOINING THE CORPS, GETTING THRU TRAINING, AND ARRIVING IN NAM SO QUICKLEY AND BEING KIA BY APRIL 67. MOST OF MY PLATON FROM PI INCLUDING MYSEIF DID NOT GET TO NAM UNTIL THE SUMMER OF 67. PAUL, THOUGH WE WERE NOT THAT CLOSE AT MHS KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. SEMPER FI.GARY BLOXSOM USMC

A Friend, George E. Marczak