THE WALL OF FACES

Dick and I were Theta Xi fraternity brothers at Penn State. Dick was in Army ROTC and I was in Air Force ROTC. Dick was a Philly guy who knew how to party and enjoy life. He was a great fraternity brother you could always count on. I have fond memories of Dick and Claire (they became engaged after graduation) at parties and other activities. I was stationed at Pope AFB when I heard Dick was KIA. I felt deep sorrow for Claire and his parents. RIP Richard. You are not forgotten.

Tony

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will never truly die.

First Lieutenant Richard Calvin Allen, Served with the 116th Assault Helicopter Company, 269th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

I arrived at the 116th AHC on 9/12/67 and was a hoochmate of Dave Bush when you moved in. Didn't get to know you well, because I was shot down on 10/27/67, and was still in the 24th Evac Hospital, Long Binh, about to be medivaced to Japan the day our 116th fellow pilots told me of you being killed. I still didn't believe it could happen to you. Rest in Peace.

DEAR LIEUTENANT ALLEN,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A ROTARY WING AVIATION UNIT COMMANDER.
REST IN PEACE.