THE WALL OF FACES

Some may think you are forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
But in our memory you are with us
As you always were before….

Randy and I were teammates at North Linn during our senior year in baseball and basketball. Randy was quite an athlete; very quick with great jumping ability. Randy was a great person as well as a great teammate.

Dear Lcpl Randall Shackelford, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is another new year. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear LCPL Randall Lee Shackelford, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

Randy's hometown of Coggon, Iowa was very small and the town and neighboring communities were shaken by his loss. He excelled in multiple sports at North Linn high school striving to give his best in all that he did.