THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Lcpl Steven Zobel, Thank you for your service as a Shore Fire Control Party Man. The 55th anniversary of the start of your tour just passed. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is spring and 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.

LCPL Stephen L. Zobel (Headquarters Battery/12th Marines) and CPL Brent R. Jones and SGT David E. Lemcke (both 1st Battalion/40th Artillery Army) were in the ammunition bunker at FSB Alpha 1 on May 21, 1968 when for unknown reasons a fire erupted in the bunker. All three personnel perished in the inferno. The fire caused the “cooking off” of scores of small arms rounds and grenades which hindered firefighting and recovery of the remains of personnel inside. A later investigation revealed that the fire was started when an illumination flare and grenade were detonated by the accidental discharge of a rifle which was being cleaned by an individual in the bunker. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear LCPL Steven Lynn Zobel, 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

You of the quick smile and ready laugh. Gone way too soon. You are missed.