THE WALL OF FACES

We started together as freshman fraternity pledges at US Berkeley. As I read these tributes, I so admire your leadership and commitment to your fellow Marines and to your mission.

Steve, we first met in 1961 when I became a fraternity brother of yours at UC-Berkeley. I remember you selecting the Marine Corps option in the NROTC program. I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am for your service. Years ago I photographed your name on the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. I’m 78 now and you would be the same age. Your March 21, 1943, birthdate is in my calendar. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your bravery and dedication to you fellow soldiers. May you rest in eternal peace.

I helped carry him and the other twelve KIAs that day from the chopper to Graves Registration at 3RD MED BATTALION in Quang Tri.
Always wondered what actually killed this group given their appearance and my answer was in an eMail waiting for me this morning. Mortar fire dropped them and small arms.
After fifty-two years and four months I have my answer.
It's no easier.

I helped carry him and the other twelve KIAs that day from the chopper to Graves Registration at 3RD MED BATTALION in Quang Tri.
Always wondered what actually killed this group given their appearance and my answer was in an eMail waiting for me this morning. Mortar fire dropped them and small arms.
After fifty-two years and four months I have my answer.
It's no easier.