THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Lt Randy Turner, Thank you for your service as an Operations & Training Staff Officer. Your 53rd anniversary is this month, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Labor Day is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

1LT Randy Turner, I remember meeting you at our Outpost in Nohn Trach District in 1969. We were conducting combat operations against a Vietcong Unit in our area. You were going to your joined your new Team, located on Highway 15 Long Thanh District, Bien Hoa Providence. I remember the day you was ambush and killed. You are a Hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice for your country. I will always remember you, fellow Teammate, as I always remember all my fellow brothers on Advisory Team 98.

First Lieutenant Randy Van Turner, Served with Advisory Team 98, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV), United States Army Vietnam.

Dear 1LT Randy Van Turner, 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

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Randy Van Turner, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action on September 25, 1969 while serving with the U.S. III Corps in Southeast Asia.
General Orders: Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders No. 6130 (1969)

Action Date: September 25, 1969

Service: Army

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Division: III Corps