THE WALL OF FACES

I love you uncle.

Dear Lcpl Raymond Hyson, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. You passed the same day as Frankie, say hi to him in heaven. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Killed in action, fragmentation wounds from hostile mortar round, Nong Son Outpost, 11 km SW of An Hoa Airfield. Sixteen other marines died in this event (Coffelt Database).

Semper Fi, Marine.

Dear LCPL Raymond L Hyson, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice 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. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

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

Curt Carter