THE WALL OF FACES

'Doc' Burden was assigned to H&S Co, 1st Bn, 3rd Marines, 3rd MarDiv, III MAF

Dear HN John Burden,
Thank you for your service as a Hospitalman with the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force. Semper Fi. Thank you for the lives you saved. Your 50th anniversary in heaven is in 3 days. 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.

John and I were classmates at Madisonville High School class of 1965. I didn't know him well since we didn't share many classes together.
He was the first person I knew who died in the war and until I found this site I didn't realize he was a Navy corpsman assigned to the Marines. My father did the same in WW II.
Someone uploaded a picture of another classmate on this site, John A. Burden, apparently by mistake. I've added another picture of John C. from the senior yearbook showing him lettering in baseball.
i visited the wall soon after it opened and found John's name. it is one of the most moving war memorials ever built.

Thank you for your devotion to our Country and to your Marines.

Dear HN John Curtis Burden, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter