THE WALL OF FACES

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

War drew us from our homeland
In the sunlit springtime of our youth.
Those who did not come back alive remain
in perpetual springtime -- forever young --
And a part of them is with us always.

Dear PFC Richard Zimmerman, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. I researched you on your 74th birthday, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is spring and Lent. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

PFC Richard Elmer Zimmerman served with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine division, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force. He was killed by multiple fragmentation wounds during Operation Taylor Common, near the An Hoa Airfield (Coffelt Database).

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

Dear PFC Richard Elmer Zimmerman, 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