Lance Cpl. William T. Richards

 Lance Cpl. William T. Richards, 20, of Trenton, Ga., died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

 

Statement from The Family

Lance Corporal William T. Richards killed in the line of duty while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. LCpl Richards was known as Taylor to Family and Friends, he was an excellent musician, dedicated father, and loving husband, son, brother, and friend to everyone he met. Taylor’s Commanding Officer stated that he would be remembered by his friends for his absolute and endless love for his wife and daughter. Also, that he was a humble Marine who was absolutely confident in his abilities. He was a brave man and fine Marine.
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Marine Saluting Courtesy Sgt Michal S. Williams





FORGOTTEN WARRIOR
He lives alone In the hills and the trees
He bares his soul To the cool mountain breeze
He talks to the Spirit He listens to the Wind
They shield him from memories Buried deep within
The world has forgotten The sacrifice he made
The scars he bears remind him Of the high price he paid
Freedom is not given But with blood it has been bought
By warriors such as he And by the wars they fought
We can't forget our warriors Or let them die in vain
But with respect and honor We can help to ease their pain
Our Freedom will be taken If no one will defend
God bless our Forgotten Warriors Who live to fight again.
-Unknown-


God and the soldier all men adore
in times of trouble, but no more.
For when war is ended and all things righted,
God is neglected, the old soldier slighted.