THE WALL OF FACES

I will forever remember the sacrifices you made for our country and forever cherish the light you brought to our family. Even though I never got the chance to meet you I will love you forever my great uncle Richie <3

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

As long as you are remembered you will never truly die.

Dear uncle richie,
Even though we never had the chance to meet, I feel like I’ve known you my whole life. Thank you for your service and sacrifices you had made for our great nation. Your a hero to all and will NEVER be forgotten.

Private First Class Richard Joseph Anasiewicz, Served with the 1st Platoon, Company M, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

PFC Richard J. Anasiewicz was a rifleman serving with First Platoon, Company M, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines. On July 18, 1966, during a search and destroy operation in the Quang Tri Province, RVN, PFC Anasiewicz’s platoon came under intense semi-automatic and machine gun fire. He immediately began firing from the hip at an enemy machine gun position, effectively reducing its fire. Then he raced to the aid of two wounded Marines, directing one out of the line of fire, and, disregarding his own personal safety, carried the other Marine to a safe location. Still under intense fire, he went to the aid of another wounded Marine and was moving back with him to his position when he was mortally wounded by a sniper. PFC Anasiewicz’s unfaltering courage in the face of extreme danger and his devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. [Taken from PFC Anasiewicz’s Silver Star citation]