THE WALL OF FACES

I never knew Ricky. He was KIA 7 months before I was born and, at the time of his death his parents were still happily married. I was blessed to have become part of his family when his mother married my uncle. A wonderful and loving aunt, I can only imagine her son would have been the same loving and wonderful person. Thank you, Ricky, for your incredible sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LCPL. Adams, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
-Theodore Roosevelt, "Citizen in a Republic", April 23, 1910

Lance Corporal Ricky Fay Adams, Served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

You can't believe how your death affected me and your other classmates. Every reunion you are remembered.