THE WALL OF FACES

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego, CA
Second Battalion
Platoon 255
HONOR PLATOON

Commenced Training: 23 February 1966
Graduated: 23 April 1966

SSGT J.T. Butler - Platoon Commander
SGT T.F. Hawkins - Drill Instructor
CPL S.B. Spradlin - Drill Instructor

Four other members of Platoon 255 were KIA in Viet Nam.
PFC Mark Anthony Dalgliesh - Amarillo, TX
LCPL Joseph Sanchez Escobar - Fresno, CA
SSGT Harold Erich Reid - Salt Lake City, UT
LCPL Ernesto Sanchez Jr - Olton, TX

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Mario Alba on behalf of the Zamora and Alba families is moving and reflects their enduring love for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

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

Dear CPL Juan Manuel Alba Zamora, 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