Our walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Marine LCPL Richard C. Clifton, Age 19 of Milford, DE.
KIA Feb. 3, 2005 Operation Iraqi Freedom
LCPL Clifton was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA.
LCPL Clifton is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Mr. Clifton was a 2003 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes. He was a member of the National Youth Leadership forum on Defense and Diplomacy.
He was killed “while conducting security and stability operations in Ramadi, Iraq which is in Anbar
province”.
He was awarded the “Purple Heart” for his sacrifice.
We had a great 5.85 Mile walk this morning. We made a stop at the Disabled American Veterans office and then took Miller Ave and walked past CCHS and then headed up town to the War Memorial Park before heading home. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us and I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this hero. We had 128 honks this morning. Thank you !
Marine LCPL Richard C. Clifton will not be forgotten !
