THE WALL OF FACES

Joe sacrificed all to save his brothers. He dove onto a hand grenade so that his friends wouldn't be harmed. There is a memorial in Howard Beach, NY, that is the Wetzel Triangle. Dedicated to Joe. I grew up with stories of Joe and his short life. My dad was his first cousin. Joe was the "baby" cousin, being 7 years younger.

Never forget our heroes!

I unfortunately never knew him. I was born in 1990. I was jogging by and I remembered the stories my family told about him. It seemed proper to stop and pay respects. Its a moving experience here, especially knowing we grew up in the same neighborhood and went to the same school. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

Walter wasone of the nicest guy in our class...We were young and I remember him as a smart kid..always knew the work..Manners, kind and with a great smile. I remember him always, all through these many years..I honor his efferts to keep us all free..

I played against Walter when he played for Our Lady of Grace. I played for OLPH .
HE was the most competitive player we ever met. I served in Viet Nam in 1967 as an Infantry Squad leader. I was very fortunate to make it back home. THe memories are always there and when I go past the triangle I think of him and his smile. We should never forget.