THE WALL OF FACES

Dec. 1966 i joined 3rdbn. 4th Mar. mco.. Byrid was my fireteam leader, we where at the "THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER", We got on helos, Byrid said he would take point, when we got off. we where told to go right, when we landed. He went over a small hill and we where shot at. i got down and there were explosions, i got wounded and we had 4 (KIA). we went over the hill and picked up Byrid, he was shot and died right there. We put him and the other Marines on a helo. I have never forgotten Byrid. Every 28 Febuary, it think of my follow marines that were lost that day. I was at a park in South Carolina, there is a memorial there in his name. I regret not looking up his family and talking to them. I pray this message reaches his family. SEMPER FI LCPL. THOMAS BYIRD. you saved my life that day, by going first, I have never forgotten!

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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

May this day find you in the eternal Holy Kingdom!

Lance Corporal James Thomas Byrd, Served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.