THE WALL OF FACES

Dear CPL William Richardson, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The 20th anniversary of 9/11 is soon, and still very sad. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

The high school class picture of William Richardson came from the book MY GIFT TO YOU, which includes the stories and pictures of American soldiers who died in Vietnam while serving with the 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry (the Currahees), 101st Airborne Division. The pictures were allowed for use for the Faces Never Forgotten project by the author and fellow Currahee soldier Jerald "Jerry" Berry.

Dear CPL William F Richardson, 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.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

As a boy I remember Billy always had a smile on his face and was always eager to to go fishing or 'coon' hunting with his hounds.

William Richardson was born September 17, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana and his home of record was Waskom, Texas.

In Vietnam, he served with the 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry (Currahees), 101st Airborne Division.

William was killed April 21, 1970. He was survived by his parents William and Catherine Richardson; four sisters: Juanita, Mary, Margaret and Willie Rose and one brother, James.

He is buried in Concord Cemetery, north of Jonesville, Texas. God rest your soul, Currahee!