THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class David Ybarra, Served with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

My name is Krysteen Wescott and I am the daughter of Sgt 1st class Robert H Wescott Jr. It meant a lot to me to find your picture.I wrote to have your picture posted this past January and now see your picture is posted. You are remembered

We need your help! Since 1986, the students of Lake Central High School in Northwest Indiana have been researching men and women from the State of Indiana who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. We are the researchers for the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Memorials located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Of the1621 Vietnam casualties, we have located 1100+ families as of the date of this entry. We are now researching the men and women from the State of Illinois who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. We are seeking any and all help in locating the David Ybarra family or his friends. If you have any information that may help please contact us at the following: Lake Central High School, Tom Clark, History Dept., 8400 Wicker Ave., Saint John, Indiana, 46373 or at email ushistoryman@yahoo.com

Dear PFC David Ybarra, 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.