THE WALL OF FACES

Roy, Grandpa,
May you be Blessed to Rest in Peace,
for Each given Loss you've become, never a blank to just anyone "i'm sure you're a respected soldier." my Hammonds L. the Man of my Family's given name that's far shared down the line, from Uncles, Cousins and Many more that Soul searched you through time.

to Some, many, and overall your walk to remember of deaths to SAVE the entire Country willingly to Protect those even who make otherd Hurt and pain, for Unnexpected Gunfires, Killings and Something from the Devils' Surrendered bow down.
the Battlefield's son. the Captain for the World. Each Soldier. Each listed and missing lonely but never forgotten Number. badge. earnings. even those who Try.
those who want but cant leave home to save and risk thrown of own family owned.
My willing of Ownership in Respect towards your Life of Highest Limits.
may you believe in me. thoughts of me in Heaven. Share with God and Remind him of who I should Become. Who needs to save me in this Cruel world. Safe Travels guide me Home in the Skys Sources. kiss and hugs warm as Blood, May you never know me as Existance today, But remember what could have been through whar you could have predicted, and know Your family doesnt Disappoint you at your expectations to remind the world what Honor you deserve though your placed without a face and Touch to your loved ones physicals for loving care. youre Never Replaced for the Love you Gave to become My Grandfather, a great. Though you may never even know. Im sure your power and Supply through whatever Natural becoming your Soul dwelled upon, reached. Its years of your faith of home sweet home was challeneged. Peace at the Young Life Grace and Embrace, is without a doubt Unknown to when We're ready to go. Energy is everything. A guardian angel is how Im aware of you. Through Dreams. I seen you and you were a messenger. for my mother. She shares your last name as well. Share more of your time in my heart stranger. no danger will ever come to my heart no matter the shame or blame you ever regretted or could have made.
bless you. bless your kind of heart strength to Manly withheld upon Showing to Society.
a Enemy shall never seek death and recieve a win in glory to feel such Victory when not terror does USA Create until Prepaired from such Distrubance. just like God And The Devil. No Fire or Defeat will overcome the lives lost while we were always alerted and Outcasted for Safety's signatured MEETS.
T.O.M.O.R.R.O.W is another fight and challenge for obstables to come. for each life. each try. but tomorrow shall not worry you enough to stop you while todays' in play and not yet to be over looked and selfishly set lower than your heads heights should be. high is not low. to no limit shall your blessing to be apart, shall spread. glad to be a family memeber friend. creator to be.

This Karen, ROY is my big Brother if anyone has any pictures or have any thoughts please contact me [email protected]

Roy L. Hammonds
Date of death: KIA
Home of record: Waxahachie Texas
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Roy L. Hammonds (MCSN: 2450003), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company L, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 4 January 1970, while participating in a search and destroy operation in the Que Son Mountain area of Quang Nam Province, Corporal Hammonds' platoon came under fire from enemy soldiers occupying a base camp to its front and, during the initial moments of contact, the platoon commander was seriously wounded. Fearlessly leaving his relatively secure rear position, Corporal Hammonds quickly moved to the point of heaviest contact and, after rendering first aid to the wounded officer, unhesitatingly assumed command of the platoon. Determined to exploit the tactical situation to the maximum, he then led a squad of Marines on a search and destroy operation through the hostile base camp and had penetrated to the far side when his unit came under intense fire. Seizing the initiative, Corporal Hammonds boldly launched an aggressive assault against the enemy positions, the momentum of which forced the hostile soldiers to withdraw. While another squad pursued the retreating enemy, Corporal Hammonds deployed his men into advantageous positions and was directing covering fire when his unit again came under a heavy volume of enemy fire which inflicted several casualties. Heedless of the rounds impacting all around him, he rushed across the fire-swept terrain to the wounded Marines and, with complete disregard for his own safety, commenced rendering first aid. Because of his dangerously exposed location, he became a target for concentrated hostile action and was mortally wounded as he attempted to evacuate one of the casualties to a covered position. By his courage, aggressive leadership, and selfless devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger, Corporal Hammonds inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Action Date: January 4, 1970

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Corporal

Company: Company L

Battalion: 3d Battalion

Regiment: 7th Marines

Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF

I've just read the first chapter of Arnold Punaro's new book, On War and Politics. In it he describes in detail how CPL Hammonds gave his life to save Arnold's. Because of Roy's split second decision to act with unselfish heroism, my life has been changed forever for the better. My daughter is married to Arnold's oldest son, Joe. Together they have three beautiful, healthy daughters. My granddaughters. The ones who bring me such joy and fulfillment in life. They would not exist if it weren't for Roy. On this Thanksgiving day, I want to express my gratitude to his family, to let them know how blessed I am because of Roy. He will not be forgotten.

Roy was a rough and tumble Marine that knew how to have a good time. I got to know him during Infantry Training (ITR), through Basic Infantry (BITS), Staging Battalion, and 23 days on Okinawa waiting to go 'In-Country'. We trained hard and played hard not knowing what the future was holding for us. The 25th of February 1969 was the last day I saw him when we arrived in Vietnam and were assigned to different units. Attending the dedication of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall many years later was when I discovered he had been killed in action. That was totally unexpected. Roy is one of the true heroes, and is sorely missed.