HONORED ON PANEL 54W, LINE 36 OF THE WALL
RICHARD AUGUSTINE DEXTER
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RICHARD A DEXTER
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POSTED ON 6.30.2021
POSTED BY: Ron Schlimme
Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ
I remember Dick leading Bible Studies at he University of Missouri. He went to our church and was telling me when he joined the Navy (he was going to be drafted), he would not be coming back. Two weeks after getting to Vietnam, he was killed. A faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
Ron Schlimme
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POSTED ON 9.18.2018
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston
I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans
Petty Officer Third Class Richard Augustine Dexter, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.
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POSTED ON 5.23.2018
POSTED BY: Scott Kerwin
54W-Line 36
54W-Line 36
This simple combination of numbers and letters has obsessed me for the last few years. It means little, except to the friends and family of the 5 names in that line, on that panel. My interest is in the middle name, and I can claim him as neither friend or family. In fact, to my knowledge, I met the man only once and have only vague memories of him in his uniform. He was, however, friends with my Aunt, Uncle and Mother, and this is mostly how I know or even... care about the panel 54W, line 36 on the Vietnam Memorial. On many days, but especially this weekend, I will be thinking of Richard Augustine Dexter and the sacrifice he made for our country, and the impact it had on those left behind. Your views on war and our involvement in them aside, I hope everyone takes at least a few minutes out of your long weekend to think of the men and women such as this, who won't be back, but deserve to not be forgotten. For my part, to the countless families who have lost loved ones serving in our armed forces and to the Dexter family in particular.... Thank You.
This simple combination of numbers and letters has obsessed me for the last few years. It means little, except to the friends and family of the 5 names in that line, on that panel. My interest is in the middle name, and I can claim him as neither friend or family. In fact, to my knowledge, I met the man only once and have only vague memories of him in his uniform. He was, however, friends with my Aunt, Uncle and Mother, and this is mostly how I know or even... care about the panel 54W, line 36 on the Vietnam Memorial. On many days, but especially this weekend, I will be thinking of Richard Augustine Dexter and the sacrifice he made for our country, and the impact it had on those left behind. Your views on war and our involvement in them aside, I hope everyone takes at least a few minutes out of your long weekend to think of the men and women such as this, who won't be back, but deserve to not be forgotten. For my part, to the countless families who have lost loved ones serving in our armed forces and to the Dexter family in particular.... Thank You.
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POSTED ON 5.12.2018
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear HM3 Richard Dexter,
Thank you for your service as a Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class with the 1st Marine Division. Semper Fi, Thank you for the lives you saved. It is Mother's Day weekend, and I wish you all were here with your moms. It has been too long, and it's about time 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.
Thank you for your service as a Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class with the 1st Marine Division. Semper Fi, Thank you for the lives you saved. It is Mother's Day weekend, and I wish you all were here with your moms. It has been too long, and it's about time 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.
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