THE WALL OF FACES

Operation Prairie IV (April 20 - May 17, 1967) was an operation conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps in the area around Con Thien in Quang Tri Province, RVN, known as “Leatherneck Square.” The 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines and the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines were placed in the northwest portion of the area of operations to reinforce the 3rd Marine Division in response to North Vietnamese Army force concentrations in the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone. During continued combat operations on May 30, 1967, a radio operator from 2nd Platoon, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, lost his footing while crossing the Quang Tri River and drowned. LCPL John R. Cabrini was on a patrol with his unit six kilometers (3.6 miles) southwest of Ca Lu when he reportedly was swept away by a current. His body was recovered by members of 3rd Force Recon Company. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. It saddens me so few have left remembrances for you here...surely yom deserve better. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dear LCPL John Cabrini,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. You died on my grandmother's anniversary. Say hi to her, her name is Civ. As another summer comes to an end, 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.

Dear LCPL John Richard Cabrini, 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