THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC Richard Kenneth Drake Jr, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for the ultimate sacrifice that you made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned. May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. And please know that men and women like you have stepped forward to defend our country yet again, showing the same love for country and their fellow Americans that you did- you would be proud.

With respect, and the best salute that a civilian can muster for you.

Curt Carter

Richard is buried at Maple Grove Cemetery in Walpole, Mass.

I will forever remember the times you would come to Friendly's and I would serve you your french fries and soda and we would talk. Today when my students are disrespectful during the pledge of allegiance, I tell them about your sacrifice and they listen.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Richard Kenneth Drake, Jr., for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

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

Again, thank you PFC Richard Kenneth Drake, Jr., for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Chas, my Friend and Brother, we grew up and joined the Corps together, and we'll stand side by side Forevermore. Semper Fi, my Friend and Brother, Forevermore.