Davis, Randy Mayo, SSG

Casualty Occurrence:  This Soldier died from fragmentation wounds during a MORTAR ATTACK ON HILL 411, 7 KM WEST OF QUANG NGAI AFLD 19700510 in Quang Ngai Province. 

POSTED ON 11.4.2013, POSTED BY: CAROL ALLEN, TRUE HERO. Randy, was a wonderful individual that I will always remember. This country lost a great person. I knew Randy when he was stationed at Redstone Arsenal, Al

POSTED ON 5.26.2022, POSTED BY: ANDY MCCATHERN. NEIGHBOR. I was raised less than a quarter mile from Randy’s family in a very rural area. He was 13 years older than me but I remember him vaguely . Everyone always talked highly of him . I knew his dad Mr. Neal very well. He had served also . Awesome family. When I visited the Vietnam memorial i looked up Randy’s name . True hero. He is still missed .

Debbie Meyer, my cousin, 29874 Hwy 1 Bethune SC 29009 USA. Randy was a wonderful cousin, one of my fondest memories of him is when my dad was away on a long haul, he was a truck driver and mom went into labor, she called Randy and his friend David to come watch us, the two of those teenagers at the time paced the floor, we joked with them and told them they were wearing a hole in the floor. He was the best and I miss him dearly. He did what he believed in. He went back for a second tour and lost his life, A letter he wrote to my mom, said he was doing it so other young inexperienced guys wouldn't have to go. He was our HERO and still is. Mar 27, 2008.

Debbie Meyer, my cousin, 29874 Hwy 1 Bethune SC 29009 USA, Randy was a wonderful cousin, one of my fondest memories of him is when my dad was away on a long haul, he was a truck driver and mom went into labor, she called Randy and his friend David to come watch us, the two of those teenagers at the time paced the floor, we joked with them and told them they were wearing a hole in the floor. He was the best and I miss him dearly. He did what he believed in. He went back for a second tour and lost his life, A letter he wrote to my mom, said he was doing it so other young inexperienced guys wouldn't have to go. He was our HERO and still is. Mar 27, 2008

Randy Mayo Davis was born on September 7, 1947. According to records, South Carolina was Davis's home or enlistment state. Furthermore, we have Bishopville listed as the city and Lee County included within the archival record. SSG Randy Mayo Davis had enlisted in the Army. Served during the Vietnam War. Start of tour or enlistment date was December 11, 1969. Davis had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Occupation or specialty was Infantryman. Service number was 250785562. Served with Recon Platoon, E Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. Davis experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on May 13, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Hostile, died of wounds, Artillery, rocket, or mortar". Incident location: Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam.

Al McCaskill, friend, Bishopville, SC 29010, If anyone reads this and knew Randy please email. Just a friend that lives near his family. Thanks. Sunday, June 04, 2000.

POSTED BY: CURT CARTER. REMEMBERING AN AMERICAN HERO. Dear Sir, As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned. May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you. With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir. Curt Carter, May 19, 2012.

“REFLECTIONS FROM THE MOVING WALL". I am a monument to a black period in this country’s history. I am the Vietnam wall, composed of two angled granite walls, inscribed with the names of Fifty Eight Thousand, Two Hundred Eighty One American men and women who died in hell (that was Vietnam). Many people come to see me. Strangely they come mostly in silence-old people, young people, children, mothers, fathers, widows and veterans. All for reasons of their own. They bring gifts, pictures, letters, flowers, poems and cigarettes. The letters speak of grief and loneliness and regret. They ask forgiveness. They are an out-pouring of pain. The people softly touch names on my face. They water my grass with tears. Then they leave in silence and I hope in peace. For I am more than two stone walls. I am a thank you from a nation that forgot. I am a long past due apology. I am healing for wounds too long left untended. I am a tribute paid to fallen warriors. I AM THE VIETNAM WALL. "America has forgotten the wars. Will she remember her warriors"? You may be gone, BUT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. Friday, November 05, 2004, Manuel Pino Jr.

POSTED ON 9.2.2004, POSTED BY: CHRIS SPENCER. NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER. It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. 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 sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.