THE WALL OF FACES

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and spends himself in a great worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end triumph of high achievement and, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while caring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt

Dear Sgt Thomas Tighe, Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Tomorrow is the 58th anniversary of the 2nd Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear SGT Thomas Daniel Tighe, 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

TIGER,THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU WAS IN THE FALL OF "69".WE WERE IN FIBBERS. WE DRANK SOME BEERS, AND TALKED ABOUT YOU GOING TO THE NAM.I HAD DONE MY THIRTEEN MONTHS IN NAM FOR THE CORPS IN "67 - 68" AND BEEN DISCHARGED ON AN EARLY OUT THAT OCT. THE NEXT TIME WE WERE TOGETHER WAS IN JANUARY "70" AT THE CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME. MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS FROM MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF "66" GATHERED TO HONOR YOU. YOU ARE REMEMBERED!!! SEMPER-FI - DOGFACE. GARY BLOXSOM USMC.

Mr.Tighe,I was too young to remember the conflict and I lived just a few streets away from where your family lived in Milford but I do remember the sadness our town felt of your passing and the perceived senselessness of your untimely death. I can only say that you are missed by your family, by your town, and by your friends and neighbors.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. THANK YOU.