THE WALL OF FACES

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Dear Sp4 Richard Olson, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. I researched you on the 52nd anniversary of the start of your tour, only 2 days before your 72nd birthday, sigh. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Washington’s birthday, and Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Rich. I knew you before you went into the Army. I remember you for your love of music and days as a band boy. I will always treasure those memories and your friendship. May you rest in peace my friend.

This photo is Richard’s 1968 senior class picture at Minneapolis South High School. The picture was provided by Herb Reckinger Jr. of Cottage Grove, Minnesota with help from the staff at the Minneapolis Public Library.

Richard, it is with great humility, pride and honor that Herb and I post this remembrance for you and upload your photo so that your memory and the sacrifice you made for your country will never be forgotten and to ensure your photo will be displayed on your birthday each and every year when the Education Center is completed. You are not forgotten and remain in the hearts of many after all these years. Thank you Richard for being who you were and for all you did. We live in freedom to this day thanks to heroes like you that answered the call to duty.

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Richard.