THE WALL OF FACES

Lance Corporal Brian Lee Thorton was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary courage in action. He served as a Rifleman and was assigned to the 2ND PLT, B CO, 3RD RECON BN, 3RD MARDIV.
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Dear Lcpl Brian Thornton Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is another summer. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Thornton was a member of my Recon team when he was wounded. I dressed his wound. The whole team was happy when we found out he would be ok and was returning to the States. Always wondered how he was doing and yesterday I decided to look him up. I wasn’t prepared for this. He was a wonderful friend, Marine and teammate. My mail address is here if you’d like to talk

I was one of many Corpsmen who treated and cared for LCPL Thornton. I did it for just one 8 hour shift back in '69 but the memory of Brian remains strong and steady 50 years later. When he passed away, the entire Naval Hospital at Great Lakes mourned. Thank you for your sacrifice and service Marine, Rest in peace and SEMPER FI.

I want to thank everyone who has left such beautiful remembrances of my cousin LCPL BRIAN LEE THORTON. My family I appreciated all the nice comments. He is missed by his family but we know that God is taking good care of him and his parents, and his uncle until we all meet again some day.