THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your high school friend Thomas Palen is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

A 1967 graduate of River Valley, Randy was a standout player in high school. He coached his younger brothers’ Kyle and Kent when they were in Little League. He enjoyed nicknames, and he called Kyle “Termite”, “because when he pitched, he chewed up the other kids bat”. Kent was called “Storm”, because in the scorebook example of how to keep score, the leadoff batter was “Storm”. Kent batted leadoff. Coach Randy’s team was the Yankees. All the kids loved playing on Randy’s team.

Dear Sp4 Randall Carver,
Thank you for your service as an Armor Reconnaissance Specialist. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Randy and I graduated from RVHS together in 1967; during our graduation photo, we stood beside one another. Often times, we'd ride together to school. What a very nice guy he was! My grandson will be visiting the Memorial next week from Tampa, FL and will be stopping by to pay his respects. Generationally, we continue to remember. Today, in honoring all Veterans, I pay a very special thank you to Randy and his ultimate sacrifice to our country.

Dear Mr. Randall A Carver, 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