Mark Alan Knollmeyer
Lance Corporal
F CO, 2ND BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Seattle, Washington May 16, 1949 to September 19, 1968 MARK A KNOLLMEYER is on the Wall at Panel W43, Line 38 |
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Mark and I were friends back in the world. We were in the Boy Scouts together and shared the life that boys do. Then one day my friend became a man and went to Vietnam to fight for freedom. The very freedom that we share this day. I went to his funeral in White Center and watched his family cry and mourn his death, but in their mourning they were proud as I was cause Mark A. Knollmeyer was a Patriotic American and was my hero. I left his funeral and went straight to the Recruiter and joined the military and less than a year later I was in Vietnam to get revenge for the loss of my friend. After arriving in country, I abandoned the thought of revenge and fought for freedom just as Mark had done before me. He paid the ultimate price and I said that he would never die in vain. I fullfilled my service and came back to the world but I left a large part of myself in Vietnam and I will never be the same. I only hope that I can be a hero for someone like Mark was a hero for me. I have worn a Dog Tag with his name around my neck for over thirty years now and in my heart he will never be forgotten. I have an etching of his name Panel 43W Line 38, and will never forget the sacrifice he made for our country. Frayedvet
Sp 5th Class Karl A. Schneider |
I graduated from Sealth High School with Mark and I remember him well. I remember the day I heard of his supreme sacrifice, I was greatly saddened. In my prayers, I thank him and the other 17 brothers who paid the ultimate price, that I and my family may enjoy the blessings of liberty. Mark's loss was not in vain. Thank you, Mark.
From a High School Classmate, |
A Note from The Virtual WallOn 19 September 1968, in the midst of Operation Mameluke Thrust, Fox Company 2/7 Marines lost 14 men:
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