THE WALL OF FACES

Petty Officer Third Class Howard Michael Burns, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Although I didn't know you,
you are my brother. Rest in peace Howard.

Mike and I were both corpsman at the Naval Hospital Newport and shared an apartment there for a short time. We went to Field Med School and lost touch afterwards as I went to 3rd MarDiv and Mike to 1st MarDiv. I was told by a mutual acquaintance that Mike had been killed. Sad to lose a friend. Later when Visiting the Wall, and in other searches afterward, I could'nt find him and presumed I had gotten bad info. When the Wall of Faces was established, one day I just decided to look at all the Burns. There was Mike's smiling face. It hit me hard. I never knew his first name was Howard.

Thank You for your service and sacrifice

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....