THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC Carlos Young, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Carlos and I went through bootcamp at MCRD San Diego, and Infantry Training at Camp Pendelton. We became good friends and had some good times on liberty. We didn't go to Viet Nam together and although I didn't realize it we were both in the same general area. It was really hard to find out that he was killed in action. I still miss Carlos to this day. Semper Fi

Dear PFC Carlos Avila Young, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

We went through advanced infantry training. I didn't know of your death til 2005. Before i knew of your death I often wondered how you were doing in east LA. Rest in peace my old friend.

Semper Fi, Marine.