Manuel Silva
Lance Corporal
M CO, 3RD BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
El Paso, Texas
March 22, 1947 to November 14, 1967
MANUEL SILVA is on the Wall at Panel 29E, Line 98

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28 Apr 2007

Manny, I have so many things in my heart to say to you. I've said them many times to you in my heart and to the Creator. You were a good young man and an excellent Marine. I think of you often, even after all these years. I hope that you know that Pete and I tried everything that we could to save your life and it wasn't enough. I would give anything if I could go back and change those circumstances. I remember that before we went on patrol that night, you had received a "care" package from home and you shared it with all of us (all except for the sausage!). You always had a smile and good words to give to everyone. You were my first KIA casualty and I will never forget you. God Bless you, Manny, for all the good things that you did before you left us! Semper Fi

From the FMF Corpsman who was at his side when he died,
Jim "Doc" Cook
P. O. Box 715, Smithville, Texas 78957
jimgenie@swbell.net


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