THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service and for your self-less actions to save your fellow soldiers. You will always be remembered for your courage under fire.

I was an Hm3 with Kilo Co. 3/7/1st Mar. Div.Mar.67-68 GOD BLESS Hm3 Caron's Spirit! Richard C. Crabtree DOB 11-12-46 Hanover NH -WIA 9-7-67 in same area - med.evacd to Hosp.Ship Repose returned to duty October

I met Mrs. Caron, Wayne's mother at a Memorial Day ceremony honoring this valorous young man. I told her that her son was my hero. She thanked me with tears in her eyes.
I was stationed aboard the USS Caron, a 570 foot long, Spruance class destroyer in 1987. We hosted this memorial service and Wayne's mom came. I'll never forget learning about him, his sacrifice and what Valor means. I teach his story to my students every year.

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

I met Wayne at 7th Marines aid station briefly on my way for R&R. He gave me a shot and we got to talking about Massachusetts. My sister was a Navy nurse and is buried close in 51-2575.