THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Suzanne Renaud is moving and reflects her eternal love for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Dear Lt Richard Hastings,
Thank you for your service as an Unrestricted Line Officer (Pilot) on the U.S.S. TICONDEROGA. It is Holy Week. The war was years ago, but we all need to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Lieutenant Richard Warren Hastings, Served with Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51), Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5), USS Ticonderoga, Task Force 77 (TF-77), 7th Fleet

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nervingthy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, eprchance, may therein comfort you.

Dear LT Richard Warren Hastings, 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