THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Distinguished Service Cross citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Lt. David Ragin, after reading you story i am truly moved, the courage you showed, the bravery you showed is truly inspiring, we have seen your story and we thank you.

Dear Cap. William Ragin, Thank you for your service as a Ranger Qualified Infantry Unit Commander. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Independence Day week. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Captain David Ragin, thank you so much for your service and for your sacrifice. Your courage and bravery are a testament to the fine man you were. Rest In Peace, Captain.

LT. RAGIN KILLED IN VIET NAM

Palatkan Dies In Red Ambush

First Lieut. William David Howsare Ragin, 24, of Palatka, was killed by ambush in Viet Nam on Aug. 20, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Ragin, learned today.
He was returning from an operation mission when his group was ambushed.
Notice bt telegram that the young officer, son-in-law of Brig. Gen. W.J. McCaffery, had been killed followed only one hour a previous telegram from the Secretary of the Army, Washington, telling the Ragins that their son was missing in action.
"The Secretary of the Army has asked me to inform you with deep regret that your son, First Lieut. David H. Ragin, died in Viet Nam, Aug. 20." said the Adjutant General, Major Gen. J.C. Lambert, USA. "His remains have been recovered and positively identified. You will be advised promptly when further information is received. Your daughter-in-law will furnish instructions concerning the return of your son's remains. Please accept my deepest sympathy."
The telegram reporting Lt. Ragin missing, stated that his wife, Mrs. Mary McCaffery Ragin, was being notified. Mrs. Ragin and her two daughters, Beth, 2, and Lisa, 1, are making their home at the present time with Mrs. Ragin's parents, Gen. and Mrs. McCaffery, at Ft. Monroe, Va.
Lt. Ragin left for Viet Nam on July 4, following his completion on June 30 of study at the Vietnamese Language Institute. He was graduated from Palatka High School in 1957 and the Citadel, in 1961. He was born in Palatka and spent his childhood and youth here.
In addition to his parents, his wife and daughters, survivors are; sisters, Mrs. J.R.Walls, of East Palatka and Miss Deborah Sue Ragin who lives with her parents, 901 S. 13th St.; grandmothers, Mrs. Callie Howsare of Palatka and Mrs. Ada Ragin, East Palatka, and many other relatives here.