Some Gave All
PFC Charles Steven Norris
May 31, 1948 - February 27, 1967
KIA-Quang Tri Province
2nd Platoon, Lima Co.
Only 18 in years, but much older in courage. He had been moved forward as pointman after his platoon leader and radioman were killed. This information was sent to his family by Jerry P. Akers, 2nd Lt., 2nd. Plt., "L" Co.:
"As the entire company began to suffer casualities, we moved forward to the point of initial contact to get the wounded and dead. As we reached that point. . ., I ordered your son to move up a small jungle trail and check it out. Just as he began to move, he spotted an NVA, so stated, and was gunned down by the waiting NVA (who had an AK-47) as he brought up his own weapon. Your son died immediately and painlessly. He also died courageously, fighting to the end, a fitting sequal for fighting Marines."
I have missed my brother and thought of him everyday for 32 years.
"Rest in Peace, Steve."