THE WALL OF FACES

I still remember hanging with his sister Linda at her house on Copeland St., one day Dick came home on leave, looking kool in his uniform, walking tall and proud as he should have, he was a few years older and i was impressed and never forgot that day and always will remember him, he will not be forgotten.

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
May your soul rest in peace.
I never had the honor of meeting you.
I live in Quincy today.

Specialist Four Richard Shirley Davis Jr., Served with Detachment A-414 (Thanh Tri), Company D, 5th Special Forces Group, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Sp4 Richard Davis,
Thank you for your service as a Special Forces Radio Operator. We are celebrating our holy days. It is a time of joy, and may that be yours in heaven. It is so important for us all 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.