THE WALL OF FACES

I knew Frank through his sister when we were little. He was always to kind to us, even though we were probably pesty to him. Thinking of you this Veteran's day.

Thank you for serving our country to the ultimate measure. My name is T.J. Kaupp, I am from Gridley Illinois part of the Gridley High School Posting Project. Americans such as me can look into the past and admire your actions and dedication to the American service.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Frank Paul Addice, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and most holy sacrifice, given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, job well done, Doc!

FAIR WINDS, AND ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND

I'm the One Called "Doc…"


I shall not walk in your footsteps,
but I will walk by your side.
I shall not walk in your image,
I've earned my own title of pride.
We've answered the call together,
on sea and foreign land.
When the cry for help was given,
I've been there right at hand.
Whether I am on the ocean
or in the jungle wearing greens,
Giving aid to my fellow man,
be it Sailors or Marines.
So the next time you see a corpsman
and you think of calling him "squid",
Think of the job he's doing
as those before him did.
And if you ever have to go out there
and you life is on the block,
Look at the one right next to you…
I'm the one called "Doc".


Harry D. Penny, Jr. HMC(AC)USN
Copyright 1975

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