THE WALL OF FACES

Tomorrow is Memorial Day. It's been over 52 years since you left us, and I still miss you everyday. Growing up you were my hero. You still are. I will always be proud of you and all you accomplished in your life.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who knew you are touching and attest to their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Major Frederick William Dauten, Jr. was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as a Pilot, Tactical Aircraft, and was assigned to the 458TH TAC ALFT SQDN, 483RD TAC ALFT WING, 7TH Air Force.
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I played football with Fred when I was a junior and he was a senior at Newton High School. He was an excellent quarterback and a great teammate! The most lasting and vivid memory I have of Fred was in a game at home against Melrose on 4th down with just a few minutes to go and we're losing by six points. Fred called for a kick and everyone on the team objected and appealed to Fred to pass............I said to him "I will protect you." He threw a long pass to our end Morrison who caught it and stumbled into the end zone!! The most amazing pass play I ever witnessed in my life! I was standing right next to Fred when the ball was caught and he said to me "unbelievable."

You were an amazing father in addition to your athletic and military accomplishments. Your death left a devastating hole in our family and in our hearts. Not a day goes by that I don't feel your loss. I see some of your best qualities when I look at my daughters. I only wish they could have known you and you them.