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Robert Mata
February 3, 2020
Keep watch over me brother, miss you bud, see you soon. Semper Fi!
Peggy Childers
February 3, 2013
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Richard C. Clifton:
Always remembering Richard. "Some gave all."
September 2, 2012
We will forever be grateful for Lance Cpl Richard Clifton for his military service to this country. Gone, but certainly not forgotten.
Peggy Childers
February 4, 2012
February 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Richard C. Clifton:
Please accept my remembrance of Richard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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September 8, 2011
I miss you little Chad very much.
Peggy Childers
February 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Richard C. Clifton:
Remembering Richard on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
July 8, 2009
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Lidia Smith
May 3, 2009
You and your family are invited to attend this years Armed Forces Memorial Day Service which will be held at St. George's UMC in Frankford, De we will be dedicating this year our Armed Forces Memorial Day Service to Delawares' young men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. It will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 6:30pm. Your son, Lance Cpl Richard C. Clifton will be amongst the many that we will honor.
Peggy Childers
February 3, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Richard C. Clifton:
Richard gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
T Moudy
May 17, 2008
May God lift your heart from sorrow as you remember the gift Richard gave to help others gain their freedom!
From the Gold Star Mother of another Delaware "Iraqi Freedom" Hero (KIA Baghdad, Iraq 12/11/05
April 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Clifton!
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
February 3, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the CLIFTON family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..THANK..YOU..All Hard Chargers..If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are k.i.a. I will FOREVER reamber you**COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST.We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers.As we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are..... FOREVER..BROTHERS.. ........ ..SEMPER..FI.........B.V.C.
Eric Rodriguez
November 18, 2007
I miss your crazy antics Flanagin!!!! Sgt E-Rod!!!!!
I miss you clifton!
August 15, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Clifton and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Linda Clifton
May 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol Cline
May 5, 2007
Know in your heart that Richard is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace Richard. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To Richard's family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 5, 2007
To the Clifton family; I previously signed Richard's guest book. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there often. Each time I am at ANC I visit/honor Richard. Richard it has been two years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and that you will NEVER be forgotten.
Garnet Jenkins
February 3, 2007
It is my honor to pay tribute to this Fine Young Marine, Lance Cpl. Richard C. Clifton, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Safely Richard, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Clifton family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my 19 year old brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Tom Long
January 2, 2007
Richard sounds like a wonderful human being. A very brave young man. A man with dedication and conviction. Our country is diminished because he is not here with us and it is greater due to his sacrifice. Thank you Richard. And thanks to his family for raising such an impressive young man.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 21, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 22, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Clifton family in the loss of Richard. I did not know Richard, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.Richard it has been a year since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
February 6, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shephard, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Patricia Howell
November 12, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family on the loss of your son. He died a hero and will always
be remembered as one . I know it must be terriblly difficult to lose
a child so young. May God bless you and help your through this until you see your son again someday in Heaven.
J POTTS
November 11, 2005
On this Veterans’ Day, I wish to offer my sympathy for the loss
Of this brave man.
So young............
Hope Brank
July 3, 2005
To the family of Lance Cpl. Richard C. Clifton; I am so sorry for your lose, I am proud of him for fighting for our country and freedom...I left Milford many years ago to join the army, but at the end of Viet Nam Conflict. I know that you are very proud of your son. You are in my prayers.
Susan Johnson
April 30, 2005
Thank you brave soldier for selfless sacrifice to secure the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your service to our great country. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.
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