THE WALL OF FACES

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Private First Class Richard John Gorges, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

I remember throwing a curveball back to you and your expression on the mound. A catcher that through a better curveball that day. I went in after you and returned without a scratch. I'm truly sorry that we couldn't have both done that.

Dear PFC Richard Gorges,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. 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.

Rich Gorges was a member of the high school class of 1967 in New London, WI. We are gathering to celebrate our 50th class reunion on October 7, 2017 and will be remembering Rich's valiant service for our country. May he rest in peace.