THE WALL OF FACES

Dear SGT Richard Allen Watts, 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

Richard is buried at Memory Gardens, Colonie,NY. NCM PH

Semper Fi, Sarge.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Richard Allen Watts, for your courageous and valiant service, years of faithfully contributing, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Sergeant Richard Allen Watts, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Dick grew up across the street from me and we were good friends. I remember one time when we camped out in his backyard and in the morning we cooked eggs and potatoes over an open fire. Dick was short in stature but big in heart. I was saddened by Dick's death, but I knew he enjoyed being a Marine. Dick, this remberance is to let you know that you have not been forgotten.

Semper Fi
Jim Smith
Veterans Day 1999