THE WALL OF FACES

Great sadness fills our hearts today
As pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.

This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye

But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.

The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Bid last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.

While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.

Dear Lt Dee Stone, Thank you for your service as a Transporter Officer, and for graduating from WEST POINT. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Memorial Day is soon, and we honor you. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

The "Friends of Rocky Versace" remember one of Rocky's fellow alumni from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point - a brother Ranger - 1LT Dee Wayne "Bud" Stone Jr., USMA Class of 1964, on what would've been his 78th birthday - 17 February 2021.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace 1LT. Stone, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

1st Lt Dee Wayne Stone Jr was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. He served as an Aviation Unit Commander and was assigned to the 52nd Aviation Bn, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade.
See www.virtualwall.org/ds/StoneDW01a.htm