THE WALL OF FACES

Some years ago, I read a post about Terry who I served with (Great Laks Naval Hospital Corps School). I have a photo of him I'd like to give his sister whose comments I once read somewhere.
RIP Terry - RIP.

Terry is buried at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington,IL. PH

Rest in Peace "Doc"



"I'm the One Called "Doc…"


I shall not walk in your footsteps,
but I will walk by your side.
I shall not walk in your image,
I've earned my own title of pride.
We've answered the call together,
on sea and foreign land.
When the cry for help was given,
I've been there right at hand.
Whether I am on the ocean
or in the jungle wearing greens,
Giving aid to my fellow man,
be it Sailors or Marines.
So the next time you see a corpsman
and you think of calling him "squid",
Think of the job he's doing
as those before him did.
And if you ever have to go out there
and your life is on the block,
Look at the one right next to you…
I'm the one called "Doc".


Harry D. Penny, Jr. HMC(AC)USN
Copyright 1975

"Permission to reprint granted
by the author/copyright owner".
(Permission for both poem & graphic)

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Terry Lynn Crutcher, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and most holy sacrifice, given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Doc Crutcher, for a job well done!

FAIR WINDS, AND ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND

In withering fields of fire, through booby traps and mortar bombardments,
even with the enemy in close hand-to-hand combat, when the call came
for "Corpsman up!", you left the safety of your cover because one of your
Marines needed you.

It was your care that saved the life of that Marine. There were times
when you were unable to keep him with us. Even then, a hand held
and a soothing word from "Doc" helped to ease the passage of a dying
comrade.

Now we hold your hand and tell that you that through all eternity, Marines
will forever be inspired by your example of courage, devotion and honor.
We will remember you and hold a special place in our hearts for the man
called "Doc".

Rest in peace
Semper Fi!