THE WALL OF FACES

In honor of your dedication and sacrifice to our Country, our Corps, and our CAP unit, on 8 August 2024 the CAP Unit Veterans Association will have a brick engraved with your name installed along the walkway of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, at the Dedication of the Combined Action Platoon Monument.
Thank you for your service to our Corps and Country.
Semper Fidelis.

Dearest Jeffery,
As I see you thru the kitchen window walking through our rose garden in Eagle Rock California, I worried about you leaving to that far off war. You were deep in thought trying to look calm and confident. I thought you were so handsome and smart. I went outside to bring you lemonade and you seemed on edge, then that big smile of yours finally broke out.
My Uncle cried on the phone when he called to tell us the news of your death and the look of strength on your Dads face when you came home for burial. You will always remain in my heart as my handsome summer friend. Miss you so much! I still have a dried rose from the flowers you sent me when you deployed. Love, Maureen

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

I was 5 months older than Jeffery and when recently in Highland Park in Rochester NY observing the bollards honoring the fallen, Jeff’s made me stop in my tracks as I also was in Vietnam in 1969 and sadly as I was celebrating my 21st Birthday Jeff lost his life on 10 February 69. Though we never met, I think of him often and it saddens me for all he missed in life. Please RIP

SGT Jeffrey R. Bruce was an administration man serving with Combined Action Program (CAP) 4-3-3, Combined Action Company (CACO) 4-3, 4th Combined Action Group (CAG), Combined Action. At approximately 2130 hours on February 10, 1969, SGT Bruce was on patrol in Quang Tri Province, RVN, when the boat he was in capsized while attempting a river crossing. Bruce was drowned in the incident. His body was recovered. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]