THE WALL OF FACES

Great sadness fills our hearts today
As pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.

This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye

But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.

The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Bid last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.

While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.

Dear HN Franklin Willeford, Thank you for your service as a Hospitalman with the 5th Marines, Semper Fi, Thank you for the lives you saved. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy New Year. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Patrick was my uncle a I would like to thank all of you for the wonderful things you have said about him I was a baby when he passed but my grandpa his brother was so proud of him and spoke about him all the time so thank you

On the remembrance of your 78th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

"Greater love hath no man, than that man lay down his life for a friend."

Semper Fi, Doc...you did good

Hospitalman Franklin Patrick Willeford, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.