THE WALL OF FACES

Never forgotten.

Semper Fortis

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Marquita Pryor is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever.

Fireman Micheal Allen Burns, Served aboard Landing Craft Utility 1477 (LCU-1477), United States Naval Support Activity (DaNang), United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

On April 30, 1968, a U.S. Navy utility landing craft LCU-1477 was transiting the Cua Viet River, three miles north of Dong Ha Airfield in Quang Tri Province, RVN, when it was attacked and struck on its port (left) side of the gun mount by either a rocket-propelled grenade or a round from a recoilless rifle. Three U.S. sailors aboard LCU-1477 were fatally injured in the assault: FN Michael A. Burns, RM3 Dale L. Kruse, and SN Larry J. Leindecker. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear FN Micheal Burns,
Thank you cor your service as a Fireman. 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.