THE WALL OF FACES

I never got to meet you but you were always a big part of family gatherings. My mom Julia Scrader daughter of your aunt Rosemary Carey Scradwe.

This is my brother , no matter how many years it has been I miss him and think about him all the time. I love you Tom !

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA
Third Battalion
Platoon 319
Regimental
"Honor Platoon"

Commenced Training:
20 March 1963
Completed Training:
30 May 1963

SSGT J.V. Wilkinson - Platoon Commander
SGT R.E. Lee - Junior Drill Instructor
CPL H.K. Webber - Junior Drill Instructor

One other Marine from Platoon 319 was KIA in Vietnam,
SGT Stephen F. Jalloway - Oak Lawn, IL

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

Dear SGT Thomas Joseph Carey, 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

I never met you as I was just 6 and a half years old when you died, however I do remember my grandmother Margorie (Carey) Drayer getting the news.

Thank you for your service to our country. I wish I could have met you.