THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC Brian Edward Wolfe, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Semper Fi, Marine.

Brian - On 3-28-12 I was visiting the grave of a friend, Don Weed when I saw your grave nearby. Like you, Don was assigned to the 3RD MARDIV in the Quang Tri Province, where he was KIA. Although I didn't know you, I took a picture of your grave stone, which I will keep as a rememberence of you. You will not be forgotten.

Take care & rest in peace, and thank you. Semper Fi.

Brian is buried at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo,CA. BSM PH

Brian Edward Wolfe was born in Dunkirk, NY. He attended Industrial High School. He moved to Ventura County, where his mother lived sometime during 1968. He joined the Marines in February 1969. After Basic Training in San Diego and Camp Pendleton, Pfc was sent to Vietnam. Arriving in Vietnam, he was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines on 31 July 1969. Pfc Wolfe died from multiple shrapnel wounds to his head during an enemy assault with grenades, satchel charges and small arms fire on 10 August 1969, at Mutters Ridge, Quang Tri Province. Full military honors were conducted at the Chapel of The Islands, with burial at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Venture, CA. The Press Courier, January 23, 1970 The Bronze Star Medal, one of the nations highest awards was presented posthumously at Point Mugu to Pfc Wolfe, an Oxnard Marine who died in Vietnam August 10, 1969. Pfc Wolfe's mother, Mrs Shirley Heidmuller of 4521 S G Street, Oxnard, accepted the medal in the name of her son, while his sisters Jo Anne and Kathleen and brother, Glen looked on. The citation told of the Marines heroic actions during a battle with the North Vietnamese Troops. He was serving as a Rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. The Press-Courier, August 4, 1970 Mrs Shirley Heidmuller of 4521 S G Street, Oxnard, has been presented the South Vietnamese Military Merit Medal and Gallantry Cross With Palm, on behalf of her deceased son, Pfc Brian E Wolfe. The presentation was made by CWO-4 Jim Bowen, casualty assistance officer for the Marines Air Detachment at Point Mugu. 'Wolfe was cited,' said Bowen'as a serviceman of courage and rare self-sacrifice,' in the citation signed by President Nguyen Van Thieu. Rest in peace with the warriors.