THE WALL OF FACES

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and spends himself in a great worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end triumph of high achievement and, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while caring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt

Dear PFC Raymond Ranellucci, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Independence Day just passed. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Private First Class Raymond Anthony Ranellucci, Served with the 3rd Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Ray and my sister Sandy were very close! Fifty years later and I still vividly remember the day Ray left and when we heard the news of his passing. He is the reason at 17 years old I joined the Military and retired 27 years later. He is an always will be a Hero to me. Semper Fi Marine!
MSgt, USAF (RET)

We did the best we could