THE WALL OF FACES

LCPL Rae K. Rippetoe’s death announcement, courtesy of June Pinkston, T. Elmer Cox Historical & Genealogical Library, Greeneville, TN.

LCPL Rae K. Rippetoe was a rifleman serving with Combined Action Program 2-3-4, Combined Action Company, 2nd Combined Action Group, Combined Action. On November 14, 1970, LCPL Rippetoe died in Quang Nam Province, RVN, reportedly the victim of an accidental homicide due to friendly Army Republic of Vietnam M79 fire. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Ray is buried at Andrew Johnson, in Greeneville, Tenn, on the top of the hill. Not Andrew Jackson. Ray was my Brother-In-Law. Miss Louise, his Mother just passed away, a few months ago. Ronnie, his , older brother still lives near.

Semper Fi Marine.

Dear LCPL Rae Kelland Rippetoe, 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