THE WALL OF FACES

"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

Corporal Richard Lynn Adcock, Served with the 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

DEAR CPL ADCOCK,
YOU RECEIVED YOUR PROMOTION POSTHUMOUSLY. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Dear CPL Richard Lynn Adcock, 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.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter

(Photo Credit: Delta Company, 1st Of The 20th, 11th Light Infantry Brigade Americal Division) Rest in peace with the warriors.