THE WALL OF FACES

Sp4 Richard Beck, Jr. is buried at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Thank you for your service to our country sir. The remembrances from friends and family attest to their love and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

Specialist Four Richard James Beck Jr., Served with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

I never met Richard, but as a young 2Lt I was assigned as the Survivors Assistance Office for the family, informing the family of his death, then staying with them throughout the honor and burial process. We remained in contact for many years after. They were the most kind and gracious family I had ever met.

DEAR SPEC 4 BECK,
THANK YO FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT. I HATE THAT DIED RIGHT BEFORE YOUR BIRTHDAY. SIGH. THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS OVER, AND IT IS A NEW YEAR, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.