THE WALL OF FACES

Carl I’ll never forget the time we spent together at ITR, Camp Lejeune, and Gitmo. I always think about the time we went to San Diego so you could get your tattoo and you wanted me to get one. I told you I was to much of a wimp and you just laughed so hard at me. Every time I hear a Johnny Mathis song it brings back fond memories of you.
Just know you are not forgotten and I will always remember our escapades together.
Semper Fi Brother. Richard

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
-Theodore Roosevelt, "Citizen in a Republic", April 23, 1910

Carl.......Honoring you on your birthday.....Never forgotten......God Bless

Lance Corporal Carl Edward Abner, Served with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

DEAR LANCE CORPORAL ABNER.

DURING THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THOSE OF YOU WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR THIS NATION.

THANK YOU!

REST IN PEACE.