“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives”

- William A. Foster, US Marine Corps
February 17, 1917 – May 2, 1945
KIA, Battle of Okinawa 1945

Medal of Honor, Purple Heart recipient for jumping on an enemy grenade, which fatally wounded him to save a fellow Marine. His last words were “make these count” after he gave his remaining hand grenades to the soldier he saved.