THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Lt Roy Phillips, Thank you for your service as a Basic Infantry Officer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Semper Fidelis Lt. Phillips.

Roy was a member of the University of South Carolina Gamecock NROTC Battalion graduating in 1968. He was a quiet but kind young man who wanted to be a marine. He was my friend in college and just an all round excellent person. Unfortunately, he was killed about three weeks after arriving in Vietnam from what I heard was “friendly” fire.

Roy is buried at Sarasota Memorial Park, Sarasota,FL.

Dear 2LT Roy Franklin Phillips, 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