THE WALL OF FACES

Ricky and I were members of 3rd platoon, Bravo Co, 1st Amtrak Bn @ Cua Viet. He received his 1st Purple Heart after being shot by a sniper in the leg during Operation Hickory in the DMZ and transferred to the Hospital ship Sanctuary. He was then transferred to Alpha Co 1st Amtrak Bn where he was mortally wounded during an ambush near the cemetery outside My Loc just north of the Cua Viet River. Ricky you are not forgotten. Rest in peace.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your sister Linda is touching and reflects the anguish experienced by so many who lost loved ones in this war. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LCPL. Deeds, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

I nm proud to say I served with you in in the 1st Amtracs BN. You were among the 47 who gave there all during my tour. You are not forgotten..
R. I. P
Semper Fi

on 20may 2020 i was looking thru a thrift store in coolidge,az for books. I came across a MCRD graduation book platoon 2232 dated 1966. While looking thru the book i saw 4 names including rick deeds with a date written next to four photos. Upon checking the wall, i noted that these marines had been killed in vietnam on those dates,a very emotional moment for me.Semper Fi marines, from a cpl 75/79 usmc and a father of 2 marines,platoon 2232 certainly gave it all ..