THE WALL OF FACES

Rae had the tape player and I had the Roy Clark cassette. We took turns swapping them to each other and bumbing Cool cigs of one another. Saw him back at 2nd CAG just a few days before his passing. What a gentle giant with a most memorable smile. I'm sure we will meet again. Semper Fi.

Dear Lcpl Rae Rippetoe, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Labor Day weekend. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

On the remembrance of your 70th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

Rae...Honoring you on your birthday.....God Bless

In my 1970 Diary there are 12 entries with your name. From the time we met on March 21, 1970 through Nov. 14, 1970 when I learned of your death while we were in Vietnam. You were a special person, friend and CAP Marine.