Daniel Paul Richards

Lance Corporal
H CO, 2ND BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
04 August 1949 - 12 April 1970
Syracuse, New York
Panel 12W Line 128

1ST MARDIV

1ST MARINES
Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Daniel Paul Richards

20 Feb 2002

Danny, been a long time, wish I didn't have to write you in this place. I will always remember all the things we did together, I will never forget how you took me in and taught me the ropes, thank you for that. The first day I came in country, I was lying down, smoking my last cigar, just staring up at the sky and wondering how this would all unfold, and if I would make it to my DEROS. When you walked over to me and asked where my home-town was, I told you "Syracuse" and I saw that smile on your face. I guess from that time on, we were tight, and because of that I'm here now. Rest easy, Danny, I will always be grateful that we met and I will never forget, God speed good buddy and Semper Fi forever...

A memorial from his friend and "homey",
Mike (Cal) Caltagirone
Hotel 2/1 1st Marines
calhotel6970@yahoo.com

1 Aug 2004

Danny, I was just thinking of you and was wondering what life would be like if you were still with us. You were my best friend and still are. I miss you. I met your son for the first time almost 2 years ago ... you would be proud of him. He looks like you. I hope to see him again someday. I love you and miss you.

Your Sister Debbie

Debbie Clipston
deb13815@yahoo.com



The point-of-contact for this memorial is
his sister,
Debbie Clipston
deb13815@yahoo.com 
20 Feb 2002



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Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
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