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

John, you were only six months older than me. I am now 71. I pray you in kind hands.

I remember you well John. 9 years at St Michael’s School.

Dear Cpl John Vardner, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart . Autumn begins today. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

CPL John Joseph Vardner is buried in Section 33, Lot 2219, Grave 1 of the Saint Ann Cemetery in Cranston, RI.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH