THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long go sir. The remembrances posted on this site by family members evidence the love they have for you. As long as you are remembered you will never truly die.

As your 72nd birthday approaches, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fortis

May you enjoy all the grace and kindness that The Lords Holy Kingdom provides!
We have not forgotten!!!

SN Richard C. Adamo and GM3 Gary L. Crampton were crewman on the U.S. Navy Harbor Utility Craft YFU-4. On February 28, 1968, YFU-4 was in a flotilla proceeding up the Cua Viet River to Dong Ha when attacked by North Vietnamese Army rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), automatic weapon, and mortar fire off Thanh Xuao in Quang Tri Province, RVN. An RPG hit the starboard 20mm gun which was manned by GM3 Crampton and SN Adamo. Both sailors died after suffering massive shrapnel wounds. Another seven crewmen were injured, two critically. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and navsource.org]

Dearest Richie,
Although I never met you I had to stop and pay my respects. I knew your brother Michael and some of your friends tommy and jimmy. Many years ago. We met one summer in the hamptons and heard so many wonderful stories about you. Your brother idolized you. May you always Rest In Peace and thank you.

Suzanne