THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The many remembrances from your Exeter and OCS classmates are moving and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

My father's middle name is Pershing. Born 1919 (d. 1989) and named in honor of your grandfather. I was wounded 35 miles south of Hue City Feb 28, 1968. Lost the use of both hands. Seems like I have known you my entire life and never knew you. RIP

Dear Lt Richard Pershing, Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantry Unit Commander. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is spring, and flowers are blooming. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

We were OCS classmates. Richard was a great leader and, as I recall, came up with our class motto "We can and we will." He was a very on the ball guy. He would have done great things. What a sad loss!!

Dick,
You were a true warrior and a good team mate, soccer, at Lawrenceville where you did a post graduate year.