THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your friend Michael Cook is touching and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear PFC Michael Zappia, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. I researched you on your 54th anniversary, sad. 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.

Michael was one of my closest fiends in high school. I remember when we would lift weights on his back porch, well actually he lifted weighs, I watched, and we talked. It has been more than 50 years since I last saw you but I think about you as a good friend to this day and tell everyone in my family about my best friend that I lost to soon.
Rest in Peace my Friend.

I went to the Vietnam Wall in DC two weeks ago and saw your name for first time.. it was hard and emotional for me... but I’m glad I did it... miss your handsome face and contagious laugh... see you on the far side banks of Jordan someday ... Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas my favorite Marine ????????

Private First Class Michael Lee Zappia, Served with Company H, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.