THE WALL OF FACES

In honor of your dedication, service, and sacrifice to our Country, our Corps, and our unit, on 8 August 2024 the CAP Unit Veterans Association will honor you by having a brick engraved with your name installed along the walkway of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, at the Combined Action Platoon Memorial.
Thank you for your service to our Corps and Country.
Semper Fidelis.

Andy, my sweet green eyes I remember the times we spent together. I thank the Lord that he let me hold you in my arms and spend precious time with you before you left for Vietnam. May you Rest in Peace. I will never forget you!

My Sweet, sweet green eyes. I remember the day you drove up to my place if employment telling me you were joining the Marines, would I give you my address and phone number so you could write and call me. I was in heaven.! I loved you from afar for the previous 3 years, I was so very shy that every time you approached me, I made a fool of myself or ignored you. In our 9th Grade Citizenship Class, you made it a point to either sit in front of me or behind me so that you could lovingly tease me. I secretly loved this!! You once told me that if I hadn’t been so ‘stuck up’ we could have been the best of friends or even steadies a lot sooner! I didn’t mean to be stuck-up….I was extremely shy! We started writing, you’d call and we’d go out every time you came on leave. I thank God for the time he allowed me to spend with you. That precious time cannot and will not ever be replaced. It will remain in the most secret part of my heart. It doesn’t matter what anyone else may do or say. I love with the same passion I did then. May you Rest in Peace my lover!!

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace CPL. Cabrera, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!