THE WALL OF FACES

SSgt Richard Baker is buried at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Staff Sergeant Richard Thomas Baker was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his sustained acts of heroism and meritorious service. He served as an Intelligence Assistant and was assigned to HMH-463, MAG-16, 1ST MAW, III MAF.
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Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Staff Sergeant Richard Thomas Baker, Served with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 (HMH-463), Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Tommy died in my arms, a hero in every sense of the word. I detailed our time together in my book, which is titled the same as the title on this remembrance. I trusted my life to him, I admired and respected him, and I loved him. I will forever carry the guilt of his death. Did I mention that I loved him?