THE WALL OF FACES

Tomorrow, Sept. 17, 2024, marks the 55th anniversary since Richie made the ultimate sacrifice. He was 19. He was beloved as a son and brother, and he was treasured as a friend. We honor his memory with respect, affection and admiration.

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POSTED ON 9.16.2024

POSTED BY: Rudy Dicks

A friend forever

I think of Richie on solemn holidays, but I remember him more fondly from happier times, like playing catch on a summer day in 1965 at my family home. I remember his kind smile, whimsical, playful, as if he understood both the joys and capricious nature of life. I still ache for the anguish his family felt: his father, Dr. Damon Turner, the best teacher I ever had and a decorated vet himself; gracious mother, Isabelle; Navy brother, Scott; and sister, Elizabeth, my dear classmate. I think of Richie the way I spot a star at night: winking, beyond my reach, quiet yet vibrant. Richie Turner's soul still burns bright.

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POSTED ON 1.22.2024

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you.....

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

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POSTED ON 5.24.2023

POSTED BY: Jeffrey Bishop

I remembered you yesterday.

Yesterday, during a three day stay in Washington, DC, I made a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. There was a group of grade school children who were searching for assigned names of veterans honored on the wall for a school project. I had the honor of showing several of them your name. I explained that we had been grade school friends who shared school field trips together.

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POSTED ON 9.1.2022

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear HN Richard Turner, Thank you for your service as a Hospitalman with the 3rd Marines. I researched you on the 53rd anniversary of the start of your tour. Your 53rd anniversary is soon, 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.

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