THE WALL OF FACES

Private First Class Frederick William Bungartz, Served with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Although I did not know you, I honor your name. Although I did not know you, I honor your history. Although I did not know you, I honor your service, because without you, I would not be free. I was 7 years old when you honored your country with your life. I am now 58 years old, because you were a citizen of the Home of the Brave.

Dear PFC Frederick Bungartz,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

I found your portrait on the Vietnam Memorial Wall, beside your name and over 59,000 of your comrades. So young, and such a proud Marine, your framed photo struck a chord with me. You see, I am a Canadian and I was visiting Washington D.C. in 2013 when I saw your picture. We do not do a very good job of memorializing and celebrating the service of our soldiers in Canada, so I was very happy to see that in the USA, things are done differently. You were only 19 when you died. You had your whole life ahead of you. However, you served a higher calling by fighting for your country, and for freedom. Thus, you will be forever young, and forever a proud Marine, having made the highest sacrifice. Please know you are not forgotten. For every Remembrance Day, I post your photo on social media and think of you and your brothers who fought and died the world over so people like me can live in a democratic society. Thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice, and God bless. Someday, maybe we'll shake hands and I can thank you face to face on the other side. Until then, Semper Fidelis!
Sincerely, Lorne Jordan

Semper Fi Marine.